Sholezard

Name: Sholezard
Ingredients: 2/3 cup short-grain or round rice; 6 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or good-quality powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons rose water (optional); 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons slivered or chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup short-grain or round rice
6 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or good-quality powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons rose water (optional)
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons slivered or chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Directions

1

Boil the rice in the water for about 30 minutes, then add the sugar.
2

Mix the saffron with 1 tablespoon boiling water and stir it in.
3

Dissolve the cornstarch in 34 tablespoons cold water and pour into the pan, stirring vigorously.
4

Continue to stir for a few minutes, until the liquid part thickens, then simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
5

Add the rose water and stir in the raisins, pistachios, and almonds.
6

Let it cool a little, then pour into a glass bowl.
7

Add 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds with the rice from the beginning.
8

Serve with a dusting of cinnamon.