Persian Style Saffron Rice

Name: Persian Style Saffron Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, soaked for an hour; 1/4 tsp. saffron, crushed; 1 tsp. sugar; 2-3 tbsp. hot water; to taste salt; 2-3 tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. rose water; 1 tsp. chopped pistachios, almonds and dry rose petals

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#riceisthebest - There are any versions to this lovely Persian style flavourful rice. Each individual / household have their own secret recipe. Whatever be the reason, it is a perfect easy rice preparation that is flavoured with saffron and enjoyed with any grilled stuff. This method is very simple and I made some grilled chicken to go with it. Any leftover rice can be turned into this simple flavoured delicacy.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1 cuprice, soaked for an hour
1/4 tsp.saffron, crushed
1 tsp.sugar
2-3 tbsp.hot water
to tastesalt
2-3 tbsp.butter
1 tsp.rose water
1 tsp.chopped pistachios, almonds and dry rose petals

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Steps

1

Cook the rice till it is almost done. Drain and keep aside. Soak the crushed saffron, sugar and water for 20-25 minutes.
2

Mix the rice with the saffron water and salt. Heat the butter in a pan and spread the saffron rice over it. Drizzle the rose water.
3

Cover with a tight lid and cook on dum for 4-5 minutes on a low flame. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds and rose petals.
4

Enjoy with any grilled stuff. I served with some homemade grilled chicken.