Sweet Saffron Rice (Kesari Bhaat)
1 c Basmati rice (uncooked) 1 pn Saffron threads 1/4 c -Boiling water 2 c Water or vegetable stock 1 Cinnamon stick 5 Whole cloves 1/4 ts Sea salt 1/2 c Jaggery or light brown suga...
Ingredients
- 1cup basmati rice (uncooked)
- 1pn saffron threads
- 1/4cup -boiling water
- 2cup water or vegetable stock
- 1cinnamon stick
- 5whole cloves
- 1/4tsp sea salt
- 1/2cup jaggery or light brown sugar
Directions
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1 c Basmati rice (uncooked) 1 pn Saffron threads 1/4 c -Boiling water 2 c Water or vegetable stock 1 Cinnamon stick 5 Whole cloves 1/4 ts Se
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Set aside
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Place saffron in a small glass bowl, add boiling water and let soak for 10 to 15 minutes
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Stir together rice, 2 cups water, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
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Bring to a boil
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Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes
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Do not remove cover while cooking.) Remove from heat and set aside
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Simmer saffron water, jaggery and cardamom in a small saucepan over low heat until mixture forms a syrup, about 2 to 3 minutes