Originally Posted by Sheal

here is what i can do in a very short time as i am having my exams so i cant have spare time for cooking. i have few other things in mind as well but they take a lot of time.

Sabza (using the recipe of zarda )





Recipe:
rice ---------------- 2 cups
sugar ------------- 1/2 cup
cardamom-------- 5 - 6
clove -------------- 5 - 6
coconut
pistachio
cashew
raisins
oil
food color


1. Pre-soak rice in water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes.

2. In a large pot combine: water, cardamom pods, and food color; let it boil.

3. Slowly stir in rice, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender.

4. Now on low heat, fry the remaining cardamom pods, raisins, pistachio, cashew, coconut and clove in oil for about a minute. Stir in the cooked, drained rice, and sugar. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes on very low flame.