Sweet saffron rice

INGREDIENTS:

Basmati rice - 1 1/2 cups.
Saffron - 1/2 tsp.
Ghee or Olive oil - 3 tbsp.
Cardomom - 3.
Cinnamon - 1 inch stick.
Star ainse seed - 1 star.
Raisins - 1/2 cup
Sugar- 3 tbsp.
Salt to taste
Water- 3 cups.
1 sprig parsley and few sliced almonds to garnish.

Method:

Place rice in a bowl with 2 1/2 cups water and soak for 15 minutes.
Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan, add all the spices and fry. Strain the rice and add to that. Fry for a minute or two, until golden brown. Stir in reserved water, saffron, raisins , salt and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook . Let it simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring twice, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Garnish with parsley sprig and sliced almonds.

This rice goes good with mutton curry, chicken curry or sweet and sour shrimp or chicken.


"ENJOY COOKING AND EATING"