Afghan

Sholeh Zard - Saffron Rice Pudding

Name: Sholeh Zard - Saffron Rice Pudding
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 4 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp saffron; 1/4 tsp rose water; 1/4 cup almonds, sliced; 1/4 tsp cardamom; 1 tbsp butter

A rich saffron rice pudding with almonds and rose water, a classic Afghan dessert.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and cook in milk until tender. Add sugar and cardamom.
Stir in saffron, rose water, and butter. Cook 5 minutes.
Stir in almonds and let cool slightly before serving.

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