Saffron Potatoes

Name: Saffron Potatoes
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread; 1 tablespoon hot water; 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 tablespoon hot water
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Soak saffron in hot water.
2

Cook potatoes in salted water until tender but still firm, drain and set aside.
3

Heat oil in a large heavy bottom saucepan, add onion, turmeric, coriander and cumin.
4

Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
5

Add potato, broth, and garlic, then bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
6

Add saffron water and raisins and cook 10 minutes or until potato is soft and the sauce is reduced and thickened.
7

Stir in the parsley and cilantro.