Saffron Rice

Name: Saffron Rice
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

11 ingredients

12 steps

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

Directions

1

Place the saffron in a small bowl and cover with 3 tablespoons of boiling water.
2

Soak for 10 minutes.
3

Meanwhile, heat the butter over moderate heat in a large 3 or 4 quart stockpot.
4

Add the cinnamon and cloves and stir well.
5

Add the onions, garlic and saute for about 2 minutes.
6

Add the rice and stir for about 5 minutes.
7

Pour in the 4 cups of boiling water or broth, salt, and the cardamom.
8

Bring to a boil over high heat.
9

Add the saffron and its soaking water.
10

Stir gently.
11

Cover, reduce heat, and cook for 25 minutes.
12

Fluff, remove cloves and cinnamon sticks and serve hot.