Saffron Rice

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup basmati rice

good pinch of saffron strands

2 tbsp hot water

3 tbsp ghee

1/2 tbsp salt

2 1/2 cups water

How to Prepare:

Wash the rice in several changes of cold water untill the water runs clear. Leave to soak in fresh water for 20 minutes, then drain the water. Soak the saffron strands in hot water for 10 minutes. Cook rice by adding 2 1/2 cups of water, ghee and salt for 20-30 minutes, drizzle saffron water over basmati rice and mix well untill well combined. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

It goes well with non-veg curries.