A bowl of sholezard.
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Course | Dessert |
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Place of origin | Iran |
Main ingredients | Rice, saffron, rose water, and sometimes coffee. |
Sholezard (Persian: شلهزرد Šolezard) is an Iranian traditional saffron rice pudding dessert.
It is traditionally served during festivals such as Nowruz and Tirgan, as well as Ramadan among Muslim communities.
Sholezard is made of rice, and is flavored with saffron, sugar, rose water, and cardamom. It is typically decorated with cinnamon, almonds, and pistachios.