Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil or clarified butter ghee)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 cups dry basmati rice
- 8 whole cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas (optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Soak saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
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Step 2: Meanwhile, saute onions in the ghee until tender; set aside.
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Step 3: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water in a sieve, until water runs clear, allow to drain.
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Step 4: Place the rice and the onions in a saucepan and add the 1/2 cup saffron water as well as 2 1/2 cups hot water, the cardamon pods, the cloves, frozen peas, and the salt and pepper; stir to mix.
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Step 5: Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6: With my rice, a place a clean folded dish towel in between the lid and the pan once it's done cooking and let that sit for about 15-20 minutes, as it helps the rice be more fluffy.
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