Description
Aromatic and flavorful saffron basmati rice, perfect as a side dish or as a base for other dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1½ cups dry basmati rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the onions for 4 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, cinnamon, cumin and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
- Add the rice and sauté for 3-5 minutes or until it turns to an opaque white color, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the broth into the saucepan, add the salt and saffron, then stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight fitting lid.
- Let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. (Do not open the pan during this time or you’ll let out all of the steam and make some of the rice crunchy and underdone.)
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can serve the rice with fresh cilantro or other herbs.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg