Saffron Rice (Kesar Chawal)


Course : Curry
Source:
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


2 cups rice

4 cups water

6 tablespoons ghee

1 teaspoon saffron threads -- (or less)

2 tablespoons hot water

1 cup sliced onion

1 small cinnamon stick -- splintered

4 pieces bay leaves

4 large black cardamoms

1 tablespoon cumin seed

4 whole cloves

2 teaspoons salt
 

Preparation / Directions:


Soak saffron in hot water. Wash and soak rice in 3 c water (optional). Heat ghee and fry onions and then remove and keep aside. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves and salt. Wait 1 minute and then add the bay leaves and 1/2 the onions. Drain the rice and reserve the water. Add the rice grains and stir for 4-5 minutes until all the water evaporates and the grains of rice are coated with oil. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add saffron and its water and pressure cook at 15 psi. Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to drop by itself.


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