Saffron Basmati Pilaf (Kesar Bhat)
This aromatic saffron rice recipe is a beautiful blend of flavors that will transport you to a world of exotic spices and delightful sweetness. With fragrant saffron, warm spices, and plump raisins, each bite is a symphony of taste and texture. Enjoy this dish as a side or a main course, and let its rich aroma fill your kitchen with warmth and comfort.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. saffron threads, lightly crushed
- 2 Tbs. usli ghee or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs. minced yellow onion
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 3/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the rice, water and saffron and let soak for 30 minutes.
- In a saucepan over high heat, warm the usli ghee. When hot, add the onion, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until the onion is limp, about 2 minutes.
- Add the rice, its soaking water, the raisins and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently, without stirring, until most of the water is evaporated and the surface of the rice is covered with steaming holes, about 6 minutes. Cover tightly, reduce the heat to very low and cook the rice for 5 minutes more.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 2 to 4.
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