Pulao di riso allo zafferano

Ingredienti

• For the saffron rice-(serves 4)
• 11⁄2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3 cardamom
• 4 cloves
• 1 cinnamon
• 6-7 garlic cloves
• 1 medium onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp saffron
• 4 cups water

Preparazione

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat the ghee in a large skillet. Once heated add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds & whole spices & fry for a few seconds.

3. 3

   Add the garlic & onion & saute until onions almost caramelise.

4. 4

   Now add the rice & stir for 1-2 mins until it's slightly toasted. Add water, saffron strands & salt. Mix well.

5. 5

   Cover the pan & let the rice cook till it absorbs all the water & becomes grainy.

6. 6

   Garnish with toasted almonds & fresh herbs. Enjoy!