INDIAN SAFFRON RICE
Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner.
Provided by CookingForDummies
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water.
- In a skillet that can be tightly covered, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque, but do not brown the rice.
- Quickly pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water along with the saffron water. Cover immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. For best results, do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 418.2 mg
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Lucia Mondragon
lucia_m33@gmail.comHow can I make this recipe vegan?
lammi mohammed
lammi_mohammed49@gmail.comI can't find saffron in my local grocery store. Is there a substitute I can use?
Nazma Akther jeme
njeme33@hotmail.comThis recipe is not suitable for beginners. It requires some advanced cooking skills.
Shoukat Hussain
h_shoukat71@gmail.comThe ingredient list is a bit too long for my liking. I prefer recipes with fewer ingredients.
Auguste Freudcaël
auguste61@gmail.comThis recipe is way too complicated. I prefer a simpler saffron rice recipe.
Kingsley Samuel
k.s@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my rice came out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Okafor Chiemerie
chiemerieokafor@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more saffron next time.
Paige Depompeo
depompeo.p@hotmail.comThis saffron rice recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ifty islam Bijoy
bijoy95@aol.comLove this recipe! The rice is so flavorful and aromatic.
Shourov Hossain
s_h5@hotmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for saffron rice. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
mandalorian Fiachra
mandalorian75@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of saffron, but this recipe changed my mind. The saffron flavor was subtle and complemented the rice perfectly.
Ridita Hossain
h_r@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the rice turned out great! I especially liked the addition of almonds and raisins.
Williamson Desinor
desinor.w@aol.comI've tried many saffron rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the saffron flavor was delicate and flavorful.
Paitayn Mcleod
m.paitayn@hotmail.comThis saffron rice was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the fragrant aroma and the beautiful golden color. It was the perfect accompaniment to my lamb curry.