Saffron Basmati Rice Pilaf
50-55 minutes total preparation, cooking and sitting time
Serves:
This is lovely with curry and dahl. It is also a multi-purpose recipe, being part of our wonderful Paella recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- ½-1 tsp salt
- 450g/1lb brown basmati rice (use long grain brown rice if the basmati not available)
- ½ tsp saffron steeped in 4 tbsp warm water
- 840ml/30fl oz vegetable stock
Method:
1. In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in oil over a medium heat until just softened.
2. Add the cumin, fennel seed, pepper and salt.
3. Sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add the rice and stir constantly for about 2 minutes or until the rice smells fragrant.
5. Add the saffron and water, bring rice to the boil and cover.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
8. Try this with our Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry and Speedy Lentil Dahl - delicious.
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