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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A fragrant coloured rice with the delicate distinctive flavour of saffron. if you do not have saffron use turmeric as a substitute. Cheap saffron works but more is needed. Great with any curry. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon oil |
1/2 teaspoon saffron |
4 green cardamom pods, bruised |
cinnamon stick |
250 g basmati rice |
500 ml water or 500 ml stock |
Directions:
1. Warm fat in a large pan. Add cinnamon, cardamon. Fry until fragrant. 2. Add rice and fry until covered and translucent. 3. Crush or pound saffron to release flavors. 4. Meanwhile bring saffron and water/stock in milk pan. When nearly boiling ad to rice. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes. |
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