Sholezard (also known as zard birinj or zarda)[1] is a rice pudding composed of saffron, sugar, rose water,[2] butter, cinnamon and cardamom. It is often made and distributed in substantial quantities in religious ceremonies.[3]
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |  Iran (Ancient persia) |
| Region or state | Iran |
| Associated cuisine | Iranian cuisine |
| Created by | Persians |
| Main ingredients | Rice, saffron, sugar, rose water and cinnamon powder |
Shelleh Zard is a traditional Iranian dessert that is yellow due to the presence of saffron and is topped with cinnamon, almond slices, and pistachio slices. Shellezard is generally cooked in one way, and it is especially used for breaking the fast during the month of Ramadan. Generally, people liken this dessert to jelly.[citation needed]
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edit- ^ Davidson, Alan (1 January 1981). "National & Regional Styles of Cookery: Proceedings : Oxford Symposium 1981". Oxford Symposium. p. 77. ISBN 9780907325079. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Nicknezhad, Samira; Hashemabadi, Davood; Allahyari, Mohammad Sadegh; Marzban, Soroush; Ben Hassen, Tarek; Surujlal, Jhalukpreya (June 2023). "Sensorial analysis of factors influencing consumers' perceptions toward the consumption of edible flowers in Iran". Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 12: 100580. doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100580. hdl:10576/54077.
- ^ Rajendram, Rajkumar; Preedy, Victor R.; Patel, Vinood B. (25 August 2023). Ancient and Traditional Foods, Plants, Herbs and Spices used in the Middle East. Section 5.5.1: CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-000-90270-9. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
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