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 :p)
Recipe:
rice ---------------- 2 cups
sugar ------------- 1/2 cup
cardamom-------- 5 - 6
clove -------------- 5 - 6
coconut
pistachio
cashew
raisins
oil
food color
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Pre-soak rice in water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes.
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In a large pot combine: water, cardamom pods, and food color; let it boil.
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Slowly stir in rice, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender.
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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.