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Sweet Saffron Rice (kesari Bhaat)

Title: SWEET SAFFRON RICE (KESARI BHAAT) is a home-style recipe. Serves 4. Categories: Side dish, Indian, Vegetarian, Ethnic 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 br...

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1
• 1/4 cup
• 2 cup
• 1
• 5
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Categories: Side dish, Indian, Vegetarian, Ethnic 1 c Basmati rice (uncooked)

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Bring to a boil.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Pour over rice.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Gently fold into rice mixture, fluff with a fork, and serve.