Sholezard

Sholezard (Persian: شله‌زرد /ʃoleː zærd/) is an Iranian traditional saffron rice pudding dessert.

Sholezard
A bowl of sholezard
CourseDessert
Place of origin Iran
Main ingredientsRice, saffron, sugar, rose water and cinnamon powder

It is traditionally served on the occasion of festivals such as Ramazan. It is often vowed to cook it to achieve a wish, and when it is achieved, it is spread among others.

Ingredients

Sholezard is made of rice cooked with water and is flavored with saffron, sugar, rose water, butter, cinnamon and cardamom. It is typically decorated with cinnamon, almonds, rosebuds and pistachios.

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References

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