Sholeh Zard Recipe - Persian Saffron Rice Pudding

Step 1: To begin preparing the Sholeh Zard Recipe, wash rice in running water to remove starch and grit out

Step 2: Repeat 2-3 times till you get clear water

Step 3: Strain the rice in a rice strainer and keep aside

Step 4: In a deep kadai, heat water

Step 5: Add rice into it and bring it to boil, removing the white froth

Step 6: Now simmer the gas flame, cover the lid and allow the rice to cook for about 15 mins or until soft

Step 7: While the rice is cooking combine saffron and hot milk/water in a small bowl and keep aside

Step 8: After the rice is cooked add sugar and stir constantly for about 10-15 minutes

Step 9: As soon as the rice turns sticky add saffron, ground almond, cardamom powder, rose water and unsalted butter or ghee

Step 10: Combine well

Step 11: Cover the lid and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened to a pudding consistency

Step 12: Chill the saffron rice pudding in the refrigerator until set for almost 2 hours

Step 13: Serve the Sholeh Zard Recipe | Persian Saffron Rice Pudding for dessert after weekend dinner of Khoresht Fesenjan Recipe and Modur Pulao