Zafrani pulao / Saffron rice

ZAFRANI PULAO / SAFFRON  RICE

Made by Shweta Galinde

INGREDIENTS

• Basmati rice [ aged / good quality ] – 1 cup
• Ghee – 1 tbsp
• Laung / cloves – 2
• Elaichi /cardamom – 2
• Cinnamom /dalchini  – a small piece
• Tejpatta /bayleaf – 1
• Fried onions / birista – ¼ cup for garnish
• Finely chopped mint leaves + coriander leaves – 2 tbsp for garnish
• Fried dry fruits – few for garnish
• Water – 1 ¾ cup
• Salt to taste
• Saffron  – ¼ tsp soaked in 2 tbsp water or milk

PREPARATION

Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the rice for 40 – 45 mins.

METHOD

Drain completely the excess water from the soaked rice .

Take  rice + clove + cinnamon + bay leaf + cardamom + ghee + salt in a heavy bottom pan.

Give a stir and keep on medium flame .

Add the water .

Allow it to boil .

Stir it .

Now cook till the rice is cooked till soft and complete water dries up .

Now pour the saffron mixrure  all over .

Lower the flame to lowest and cook till the rice is completely done .

Off the flame ,keep closed for few minutes.

Open and fluff it with a fork .

Transfer to a serving plate /bowl and garnish .

Serve with any veg or non veg side dish.

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