Saffron Rice Recipe

Name: Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice; 1 teaspoon crushed saffron thread; 2 tablespoons butter; 6 whole cardamom pods; 4 whole cloves; 3 cinnamon sticks; 1 onion, chopped; 3 bay leaves; ½ cup golden raisin; 3 cups boiling vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
2 tablespoons butter
6 whole cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
1 onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
½ cup golden raisin
3 cups boiling vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup slivered almonds

1
Rinse rice in 2-4 changes of cold water, until it runs clear.
2
Set aside.
3
Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.
4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
6
Add rice, reduce heat to low and saute 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque, is beginning to smell nutty and is just beginning to turn a little golden.
7
Add bay leaves and raisins to pot.
8
Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.
9
Cover tightly and simmer 20-25 minutes.
10
or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed.
11
Fluff with a fork, then turn out into a serving dish.
12
Remove and discard cardamom pods, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks.
13
Sprinkle with slivered almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, 1 teaspoon crushed saffron thread, 2 tablespoons butter, 6 whole cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Saffron Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Saffron Rice

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