Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Add the oil, rice, saffron flowers, saffron threads, and onions to a pan. Stir till oil coat everything.
Add the ground sirloin and stir well. Cover and brown.
Add the sugar and spices when browned. Stir well.
Add the water stirring occasionally. Cover. Keep simmering. When you first add the water scrape the bottom of pan to get the flavors off the bottom.
Set the bowls onto a parchment paper lined baking pan.
When the rice is done stir in the tomato paste and taste adjust the flavors.
Add the buttermilk this soured milk will be just right. If you don't have buttermilk, thin a little sour cream or plain yogurt with some water. Simmer and cover remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes undisturbed.
Then fill the dough bowls.
Take the tops and seal the bowls.
Beat the egg with the teaspoon of water. I used my egg wash at room temperature.
Cut three small slits into the top of each bowl.
Brush the tops and sides of the bowls with egg wash. Sprinkle the tops with a wee bit of kosher salt.
Bake in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes till browned.
Let cool you can eat these at room temperature, hot, or cold.
Serve I hope you enjoy!!
