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Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic dish of rice flavoured with saffron that's typically served on special occasions. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Saffron Rice.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesIndian Recipes



Ingredients:

175g basmati rice
Crushed Black Peppercorns, to taste
25g Butter
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
8 saffron thread, (or to taste)
Sea Salt, to taste
450ml vegetable stock

Method:

Melt butter in medium saucepan, add the onion and garlic, cover and cook gently for about 10 minutes (until soft and translucent). Add the rice and stir for 1–2 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the vegetable stock in a pan and add the saffron and seasoning. Add the hot stock to the rice mixture, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.

Remove from heat, adjust the seasoning and leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving as an accompaniment to a stew, African 'soup' or a curry.