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Saffron Rice

Saffron-flavored fragrant, and aromatic rice which is made with using ghee and nuts. It is super easy and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian Cuisine.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Basmati Rice
  • 2 Tbsp Ghee/Oil of your choice/Butter
  • ¼ Cup Cashews
  • 1 Tbsp Raisin
  • 10-12 Strands Saffron
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 1 Inch long Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 4 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Wash rice under running tap water for at least 4-5 times .This process removes the starch from rice and your grains look separated.
  • Soak the rice for 30 minutes in sufficient tap water.
  • After 30 minutes drain the rice through a sieve .WE need to dry the rice for 15 minute on sieve (leave it just like that or take a plate ,place a thick layer of paper towel and place drained rice on that .Paper will absorb all the extra moisture from the rice.
  • Take a pan .Add ghee/oil /butter to it .
  • When its hot enough turn the flame to low/medium ,and add bay leaf ,cardamom ,clove and cinnamon to it .Let them crackle for 30 seconds.
  • Add cashew and fry it on low flame till it looks pink or roasted.If using roasted cashew just add that .
  • Now add raisin . Saute it for 30 seconds .Don't let them burn ,otherwise they will leave a foul taste in your mouth.
  • Add rice to it .Be careful about not throwing paper towel in the pan..Saute rice for 2 minutes on medium flame.
  • Crush your saffron using roller pin and soak it into 2 tbsp of hot water.
  • Add 4 cups of water to it .Stir it once and mix saffron water and salt to it .
  • Cover it with a lid and keep the flame on high .
  • When your rice starts boiling (it will take about 1 minute)turn the flame low .
  • It will take another 10-12(or sometimes 15 minutes) minute for your rice to get ready .Check it after 12 minutes once if its ready or not . Take one grain and crush it between your fingers .If its done switch off the flame if not leave it for another 5 minutes like that. .This saffron rice is not mushy like jasmine rice .Grains are separated.
  • Let it stay covered for around 10 minutes after you switch off the flame .
  • After 10 minutes remove the lid .Fluff it with fork and serve .
  • Enjoy.
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