BASMATI RICE WITH SAFFRON (ZAFFRANI PULAO)
Basmati, the royal rice, finds an ideal partner in saffron, the world's most expensive spice.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h51m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place rice in medium bowl; add enough cold water to cover rice. Rub rice gently between fingers; drain. Repeat 4 or 5 times until water is clear; drain. Cover rice with cold water; soak 30 minutes. Drain; set aside.
- Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cashews; stir-fry 10 to 20 seconds or until cashews are golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Add raisins to hot oil; stir-fry 20 to 30 seconds or until raisins plump up. Remove with slotted spoon; add to cashews to drain.
- Add cumin seed, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks to hot oil; sizzle 15 to 30 seconds. Mix in onions; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
- Add rice; gently stir-fry 1 minute, taking care not to break tender rice grains. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cold water, the saffron and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring once; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all the water has evaporated.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 5 minutes; remove from heat. Let rice stand covered 10 to 15 minutes.
- Fluff rice with fork or spoon to release steam. Serve sprinkled with roasted cashews and raisins. Serve with peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves and cinnamon sticks left in to continue to flavor the rice, but do not eat them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg
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Motaleb Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice from a previous meal and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great!
Trevor Bless
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.
Asuman kasule
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The saffron gives it a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor.
Noorah
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's a delicious and easy way to make basmati rice.
Solomon Derrick Greef
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice from a previous meal and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great!
Mohamed Reda Boulezaz
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.
Ibrahim Issaku
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The saffron gives it a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor.
Rakibhossin Sagor
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's a delicious and easy way to make basmati rice.
Denise Nemeth
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice from a previous meal and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great!
Ngobi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's only a few ingredients and it's so easy to make.
Sheraz abbasi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The saffron gives it a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor.
Idrees Bukhari
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and I've never been disappointed. It's a delicious and easy way to make basmati rice.
Oshane Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet dish.
Ijeoma Uwadilachi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Zandile Carol Mkhize
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice from a previous meal and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great!
Saba Hamza
[email protected]I love the addition of saffron to this recipe. It gives the rice a beautiful golden color and a delicate flavor. I also appreciate that this recipe is vegetarian, so it's perfect for a variety of diets.
Sweet Baby
[email protected]This was my first time making basmati rice and it was so easy! The recipe was clear and concise, and the rice turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
binish boy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nana yaa Boakye Danquah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The rice was cooked to perfection and the saffron added a beautiful golden color and delicate flavor. I will definitely be making this again.