It forms an important part of the rituals of shabe yalda winter solstice, the celebration that takes place on the longest night of the year and the commencement of winter. This was about 57% of all the recorded zards in the usa. This traditional persian dessert is usually served at dinner parties in individual dessert goblets and garnished with designs made with ground cinnamon and slivered pistachios or almonds. Description this is a saffron rice pudding dessert recipe from iran. Rebecca roland has the ability to capture you with her stunning descriptions of the world surrounding the taakwa people, jegudun creatures and yes, even some dragons. The influence of wine culture in iranian architecture and the region december 1, 2015. Among the few authentic persian desserts, sholeh zard is the classic one. Sholeh zard is a most beautiful persian treat just like the foundational principles of persian cooking. Hello everyone, today my persian friend marzieh is showing us how to make a traditional iranian dessert called sholeh zard.
It does not take much to make it yourself, so try it out. The feast of tirgan is an ancient iranian celebration, which is still celebrated among iranian zoroastrians, parsis of india and some iranian muslims in various parts of iran. Saffron ricepudding in the persian manner, sholeh zard silk. Jul 12, 2015 how to make shole zard sholezard sholeh zard stay safe and healthy. Sholeh zard persian saffron rice pudding sholeh zard saffron and rosewater rice pudding is an aromatic and flavorful traditional iranian dessert that can be made all year round and its one of my favorite desserts. A recipe for persian saffron rice pudding, sholeh zard. New food of life goodreads meet your next favorite book. The name sholeh zard literally means wobbly yellow.
Sholeh zard persian saffron rice pudding is delicious and sweet dessert that perhaps most of us have eaten it one of the reasons that this food is cooked as a vow is the cooking method and easy way of making it in a few minutes without any complicated techniques. Sholeh zard is an easy persian dessert, perfect for any occasions that can be served either warm or cold. It doesnt take much to make it yourself and you can change it suit your taste, so try it out. Sholehzard is very delicate and light in texture, the same as rice pudding with extra flavor of saffron to give it the perfect shade of yellow. My recipe is an ancient one that goes back several thousand years ago, to the time of the persian empire.
Iranian saffron rice pudding sholeh zard dairy free. Just to take advantage of the time, and also to prepare a dessert to take to my friends house tomorrow night, i started making sholeh zard. Sholezard is an iranian traditional saffron rice pudding dessert. Sholeh zard iranian rice pudding cooking and cooking. Sholehzard is a typical nazri during religious ceremonies and iftar for the month of ramadan. Saffron rice pudding sholeh zard this magical, sweet rice pudding called sholeh zard is an aromatic and lovely combination of saffron, cardamom and. Colorful and yummy, this is a simple persian dessert to serve during any celebration. Add the butter, almonds, saffron water, cardamom, and rose water and mix well.
Place the sholeh zard in small bowls or in one big shallow oval or rectangular dish. This magical, sweet rice pudding called sholeh zard is an aromatic and lovely combination of saffron, cardamom and rosewater. Saffron is essential in making sholeh zard and there is no substitute for this. Wash rice a few times until the water is clear, then drain. Sholeh zard saffron rice pudding recipe sun basket. Shole zard is a sweet iranian dessert made of saffron, sugar, and rice.
Tirgan and shabe yalda mid summer and mid winter festivals. Add six times water and bring to a boil, removing the foam. Add 2 remaining cups of warm water and sugar, cook for 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. The most zard families were found in the usa in 1880. Like the compulsive straightening of her boatneck tops, the smile was a trelawneyism with which they would become very familiar. Persian saffron rice pudding, or sholeh zard, is romance in a bowl. The history of this gorgeous dessert goes back several hundred years when it was served only on. Sholeh zard is a recipe that goes back hundreds of years, and was always cooked on special occasions like. In 1880 there were 17 zard families living in indiana. Sholeh zard is a persian saffron rice pudding which the welcome aroma of rose water and cinnamon with the goodness of almonds and richness of saffron. The zard family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. Heres a picture of my work in progress as of 30 minutes ago. I wonder what you will pair my next book with its title is when we were friends. Make shole zard or saffron rice pudding recipe persian.
Met her recently where we exchanged a secret ingredient amongst friends and guess what i got her beautifully wrapped package of dried rose petals. My kids went to celebrate their youth and mir hossein our cat and i spent the evening together, where i worked and he took a nap. A traditional persian rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar, saffron and rose water. This is my mothers recipe for sholeh zard, a traditional iranian rice pudding whose name translates to yellow soup. When i was a kid i cared less than little for halva, no doubt in part due to its melancholy notfun associations, and preferred the more vivacious sholeh zard, but i have newfound regard for this simple dish, that if partaken in a few spoonfuls, is a wonderful amuse bouche, satisfying the sweet tooth. It is traditionally served during the muslim holiday of ramadan at night. What is sholeh zard sholeh zard is farsi for yellow pudding. A very sweet and delicious persian recipe for shole zard. Sholeh zard is a delicious old fashioned dessert that is very delicate and light in texture, mild in sweetness and it gets its golden color from saffron. Sholeh zard persian saffron rice pudding my persian.
Shards of history has to be one of the most beautifully written novels i have ever read both visually and metaphorically. Once thickened, remove the pot from the stove and pour the sholeh zard into a large, shallow plate and let it cool. Sholeh zard or persian saffron rice pudding is a persian dessert made with rice, sugar and almond, flavored with saffron and rose water and garnished with cinnamon and silvered pistachios. Shole zard persian saffron pudding recipe duration. Today im sharing a special recipe for sholeh zard that has been handed. It takes a bit of time but thats a part of the appeal it makes you really appreciate the effort and love behind making a dish. Sholeh zard persian saffron rice pudding persian momma. Sholeh zard recipe persian saffron rice pudding by. Sholeh zard a persian delicacy by vishualfoodie in international desserts a chance meeting with a girl called nidhi s raj on a facebook forum forged a bond for life. Sholeh zard persian saffron rice pudding has to be my all time favorite persian dessert. Nowruz, the persian new year click to read more ramadan the muslim holy month of fasting.
Image of sholeh zard julia scott describes a europeans approach to sourcing, handling and cooking the exotic ingredients for this quintessential persian recipe. Sholeh zard how to make persian saffron rice pudding. You need to allow a few hours for the rice to soak. Once the top has dried into a thin, yet hard, layer you can decorate with the cinnamon and pistachios in a pretty pattern. I am looking to make a persian saffron rice pudding for my book club. At the 2006 census, its population was 274, in 59 families. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Persian saffron rice pudding sholeh zard family spice. Sholeh zard is a persian saffron rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar, rosewater and saffron. This recipe takes a little bit of time and patience to prepare but it is well worth the effort. Tirgan also known as jashne tirgan the feast of tiregan is an ancient iranian festival coinciding with the mid summer festivals. Indiana had the highest population of zard families in 1880.
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