ZAFRANI CHAWAL (SAFFRON RICE)






Saffron rice is a dish made from saffron, white rice. Saffron rice is found in the cuisines of many countries. Saffron rice makes dinner extra special, and is nearly as easy to make as regular rice. So let’s start with our recipe.


Preparation time 10-15 mins

Serves 3


INGREDIENTS

Basmati rice 1 1/2 cup (wash and soak for half an hour)

Oil 1 tsp

Ghee 1 tsp

Onion ½ medium sizes (finely sliced)

Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

Mint leaves 7-8

Green chili 2

Cinnamon stick 1 inch long

Saffron 1 pinch (soaked in 2tbl sp water)

Salt to taste


METHOD

STEP 1: Heat oil and ghee in a pan (kadia), add cinnamon stick. Let it splutter

STEP 2: Add sliced onions, fry them until they turn golden. Now add ginger garlic paste, mint leaves, salt and chili. Mix them all; stir them until the raw smell goes.

STEP 3: Add water to the mixture (3 cup of water)

STEP 4: Now you should put in the soaked  rice and mix well. . To this add the soaked saffron and mix nicely.

STEP 5: Cover the pan now and cook till rice is done nicely but remember that each grain of rice should be separate and not mashed.


STEP 6: Garnish with fresh coriander.


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