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Indian Saffron Rice

SUBMITTED BY: CookingForDummies PHOTO BY: Chaashni

"Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 49 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
  • 2 cups boiling water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, not rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water.
  2. In a skillet that can be tightly covered, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque, but do not brown the rice.
  3. Quickly pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water along with the saffron water. Cover immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed. For best results, do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2003 by Navy_Mommy
I agree with other reviewers that the texture of the rice did come out perfect. However, my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2006 by NIKKIESIMAGE
Excellent recipe. I topped each serving with a light sprinkle of cinnamon and toasted pine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2007 by ChezGradStudent
I tripled this recipe for a dinner party and it came out great. It was the first thing to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by SAK
Like several others, I used saffron threads instead of powder. I steeped the saffron in 1/2c... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2004 by NIVES123
What a great way to make flavored rice. I only used only about 1 tablespoon of butter. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2006 by JENNBHAVE
Yummy and easy! I 4x this recipe for a Girl Scout event that featured foods from around the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by QUIANA
I must say that I have never had rice turn out as fluffy and as tender as this! Mine usually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by luv2cook
I used Basmati rice, replaced the water with chicken stock and added a cinnamon stick. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2004 by Elena
Great recipe!! However, I used chicken broth instead of the water, and it turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by DESIDERATAGRACEFULLY
rice turned out perfectly fluffy and a gorgeous color! I used spanish saffron threads, and... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Indian Saffron Rice

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 154

  • Total Fat: 4.1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 2.5g

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