CookPal AI
Indian Saffron Rice

Indian Saffron Rice

Cost $3.5, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $3.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices

    • ⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron

  • Liquids

    • 💧 2 cups boiling water, divided

  • Fats

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, not rinsed

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Place saffron in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and steep.

2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in rice and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until rice begins to absorb butter and becomes opaque. Do not let rice brown.

3

Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water and saffron water. Cover immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes). Do not lift the lid while cooking.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

154

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 26
    Carbs
  • 4
    Fats

💡 For enhanced flavor, use high-quality saffron with a vibrant red-orange color.Avoid rinsing the rice to maintain the desired texture.Ensure the skillet has a tight-fitting lid to trap steam during cooking.