Saffron Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 125 g blanched almonds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee, extra
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
• 1/2 cup sultana
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat the ghee in a deep pan, add the almonds and fry until just golden. remove from the pan and add the extra ghee.
• 2 add the onion and fry until tender, add the rice and stir for 3 minutes.
• 3 add the spices and allow to become fragant - stir constantly.
• 4 add the stock, bring to the boil and reduce heat. simmer covered for 15 minutes or the liquid has been absorbed.
• 5 stir in the sultanas and cook for a further 7 minutes on the lowest heat setting.
• 6 stir in the almonds and serve.