Indian-style Saffron Rice
Indian-style Saffron Rice is a beautifully colored, sweet, savory, and crunchy rice dish.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cupbasmati rice
- 1 generous pinch saffron threads
- 1/4 cuphot tap water
- 2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
- 4 clovesgarlic -- minced
- 4 green cardamom pods -- slightly smashed
- 1 3- inchstick cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1 1/2 cupswater
- 1/2 cupgolden raisins
- 20 whole almonds
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice for in warm water; drain.
- 2
Soak the saffron in 1/4 cup hot water for .
- 3
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over high heat until hot. Add the garlic cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon. Cook, constantly stirring for . The seeds will start to pop.
- 4
Add the rice, salt, water, and saffron with its liquid. Bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice and stir in the raisins and almonds.