Shole Zard: Easy Iranian Saffron Dessert Recipe
Shole Zard is one of the best and most famous Iranian desserts that has many fans. This dessert is mostly prepared in Iranian ceremonies and parties, and the main ingredient in this dessert is saffron.
In the previous recipes, we have taught saffron pudding, and this dessert is almost the same, but it is prepared with rice. The very attractive taste and color of this dessert attracts everyone and can be eaten as a snack.
Shole Zard has a very easy recipe and has simple ingredients that you can easily prepare at home and benefit from its many benefits.
Ingredients Shole Zard: Easy Iranian Saffron Dessert Recipe
In this dessert, rice needs a lot of cooking, and you should soak the rice in water for 3 hours in advance and use half- and finely chopped rice.
| Rice (half grain) | 1 Kg |
| Sugar | 1.5 Kg |
| Infused saffron | 1 Glass |
| Rose water | 1 Glass |
| Cardamom | 4 Pcs |
| Butter | 250 Grams |
| Almond paste | Half glass |
How to make Shole Zard: Easy Iranian Saffron Dessert Recipe
Step 1
First, put a suitable pot on the heat and pour water in it and after it boils, add the rice to it.
Step 2
After the rice is completely soft and cooked, add sugar to it and pay attention that the water in the pot should not dry out and if the water decreases, add boiling water to it.
Step 3
Add saffron, butter and almond slices to it and put on low heat until the rice is completely mashed and pureed. After the ingredients thicken, add rose water to it.
It takes approximately 3 hours to prepare a high-quality dessert. After it is cooked, you can serve it in any dish you like.
Benefits of Shole Zard for the body
- Easy digestion
- Strengthening the immune system
- Healthy skin and hair
- Energizing and providing the body with sugar
- Presence of iron, fiber and vitamin B
Disadvantages of Shole Zard for the body
- High sugar
- Weight gain
- Sleep disorders
- Digestive problems
Conclusion
Shole Zard is an easy and colorful dessert that is prepared with the simplest ingredients at home and is very beneficial for children because it is healthy. Iran is the main source of saffron, which has many properties and can be used to prepare various dishes such as rice, desserts and delicious foods. Shole Zard is also used as alms for religious ceremonies, but caution should be exercised in its consumption due to its high sugar content. Prepare this delicious dessert at home and share your opinions with us.