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Sweet Saffron Rice (kesari Bhaat)

Sweet Saffron Rice (kesari Bhaat) comes together with Basmati Rice, Boiling Water, Water Or Vegetable Stock, Sea Salt, and Jaggery Or Light Brown Sugar. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place rice in a strainer and rinse with cool water until water runs clear.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Place saffron in a small glass bowl, add boiling water and let soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir together rice, 2 cups water, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. (Do not remove cover while cooking.) Remove from heat and set aside.

7. 7

   Simmer saffron water, jaggery and cardamom in a small saucepan over low heat until mixture forms a syrup, about 2 to 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour over rice.

9. 9

   Saute almonds and currants in oil only until currants puff slightly and nuts turn lightly brown.