Zarda Rice

Name: Zarda Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Cow Milk; 2 Tbsp Rice; 1 Tbsp Sugar; 1 Tsp Chopped Cashewnut; 2 Tsp Chopped Almond; 5 No. Raisin; 1 No. Bay Leaf; 1 No. Green Cardamom (Elaichi); 5 Strands Saffron (Kesar); 2 Tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee); As Required Water

15 mins Cooking Time

1 Serving

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 6%

Carbs 50%

Fats 44%

Low Sodium

Gluten Free

Recipe for Kids

Authentic Recipe

Indulge your evening, dinner or lunch sweet craving with this low sodium, zero trans fat and gluten free mughlai Zarda Rice With Nuts dessert that's decadent in taste, and rich in it’s nutrient content. Pakistani Rice is a great source of calcium & good fats that packs power into your daily indulgence. This sweet recipe uses rice as the main ingredient and is vegetarian and jain.

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Cow Milk
2 Tbsp Rice
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tsp Chopped Cashewnut
2 Tsp Chopped Almond
5 No. Raisin
1 No. Bay Leaf
1 No. Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
5 Strands Saffron (Kesar)
2 Tsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
As Required Water

Method

Pre Preparation

Step 1
Cook rice
Step 2
Soak few strands of kesar in milk

Preparation

Step 1
In a pan, heat ghee and add bay leaf, green elaichi, raisins, chopped almond, cashew and mix well
Step 2
Then add milk, kesar milk, sugar, allow it to simmer and add cooked rice
Step 3
Mix well and serve hot

Healthy Twist

A Sprinkle of Black Sesame Seeds is an Excellent Source of Antioxidants & Helps Regulate Blood Pressure

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Allergies

Lactose

Cow Milk Protein

Dairy Products

Cashew Nut

Almond

Tree Nut

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Medium Bowl(106gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

200

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 24gm 8.7%

Dietary Fiber 1gm 3.9%

Protein 3gm 6.6%

Total Fat 10gm 13.0%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)