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Sheer Branj - Rice Dish
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Sheer Branj

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Sheer branj is a rice pudding in the Persian and Afghan culinary tradition. Rice is cooked slowly in milk until tender and creamy, then sweetened with sugar and flavored with ingredients such as cardamom, rosewater, or saffron. It may be served warm or chilled, and variations appear under closely related names including sheer berenj, which refers to milk and rice. The dish is associated with family meals, celebrations, and religious occasions.

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What is sheer branj?

Sheer branj is a Persian and Afghan rice pudding. Rice is slowly cooked in milk until creamy, then sweetened and flavored.

What flavors are used in sheer branj?

Cardamom, rosewater, and saffron are common flavorings. Recipes may use one or several of these, depending on the Persian or Afghan tradition followed.

Can sheer branj be served cold?

Yes. It may be served warm or chilled, so it works both as a freshly cooked pudding and as a prepared dessert.

What makes sheer branj different from rice cooked in water?

The rice is simmered in milk, which gives the pudding its creamy body and gentle richness. Sugar is added for sweetness, with spices or floral flavors providing its distinctive aroma.

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