Microwave sweet saffron rice (zarda)

Preparation

• Soak rice in water for at least 1/2 hour.
• Soak saffron threads and turmeric in milk and keep aside.
• Cook rice in microwave with water for 10 minutes,stir occasionally after every 2-3 minutes.
• Strain access water (if any) and leave rice for 10 minutes.
• Add saffron-turmeric milk and microwave for 2 minutes.
• Now add sugar and cardamon and microwave for 2-3 more minutes.
• Add ghee or butter along with all dry fruits and microwave it for one more minute.
• Sweet Saffron rice is ready,serve it warm or cold by garnishing it with few more dry fruits on top.