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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From . Zaffrani Chaval is its original Indian name. This is the standard rice Lachu serves at Ajanta. It would serve nicely as a side dish to non-Indian dishes as well. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 1/2 teaspoons black cumin seeds |
2 1/4 cups basmati rice |
4 1/2 cups water |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
generous pinch of saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water |
Directions:
1. Heat oil and fry black cumin seeds for 10 seconds.
2. Add rice and saute for a few minutes until rice starts to change color and become opaque.
3. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and cover.
4. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes) and rice is cooked.
5. Pour saffron water into middle 2-inch circle of rice. Leave covered for a few minutes for water to be absorbed.
6. Fluff up rice with a fork and mix. Rice should be a marbled mix of white and yellow grains.
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