Saffron Rice Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse and drain the rice.
2. 2
   Melt butter in skillet over low heat.
3. 3
   Add onions and cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom- saute until fragrant.
4. 4
   Add rice and mix well.
5. 5
   Transfer mixture into a rice cooker.
6. 6
   Add in raisins and tomatoes.
7. 7
   Add enough stock to come up to about half inch above the rice.
8. 8
   Add salt to taste.
9. 9
   Cook rice thoroughly.
10. 10
    Add saffron to heated milk.
11. 11
    Drizzle the mixture over cooked rice.
12. 12
    Stir and let sit a few minutes for the rice to absorb the flavor and color.
13. 13
    Serve hot with curry.