Saffron Rice

Name: Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 teaspoon saffron thread; 3 tablespoons boiling water or 3 tablespoons chicken broth, plus; 4 cups boiling water or 4 cups chicken broth; 6 tablespoons ghee or 6 tablespoons butter; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 minced garlic clove; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

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Recipe by Rita1652

A very fragrant Indian side dish! I just love the cardamom! Ghee can be bought in any supermaket if you want check out my recipe to make it. Check out this thread http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=226770 on step x step pictures to make this.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups basmati rice
1

teaspoon saffron thread
3

tablespoons boiling water or 3 tablespoons chicken broth, plus
4

cups boiling water or 4 cups chicken broth
6

tablespoons ghee or 6 tablespoons butter
2

inches cinnamon sticks
4

whole cloves
1

cup finely chopped onion
1

minced garlic clove
2

teaspoons salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground cardamom

DIRECTIONS

Place the saffron in a small bowl and cover with 3 tablespoons of boiling water.
Soak for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the butter over moderate heat in a large 3 or 4 quart stockpot.
Add the cinnamon and cloves and stir well.
Add the onions, garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
Add the rice and stir for about 5 minutes.
Pour in the 4 cups of boiling water or broth, salt, and the cardamom.
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the saffron and its soaking water.
Stir gently.
Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 25 minutes.
Fluff, remove cloves and cinnamon sticks and serve hot.

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