Persian Saffron Rice

Source : Clean And Soak Rice In Water For 30 Minutes Drain Excess Water And Keep It Aside Soak Saffron In Warm Milk For 2 Hours Or More For Intense Saffron Colo...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 11, 2026

Step:

  1. Clean and soak rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain excess water and keep it aside

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  2. Soak saffron in warm milk for 2 hours or more for intense saffron colour

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  3. Heat butter or ghee in a deep vessel

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  4. Add rice and saute for 2-4 minutes

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  5. Add veg broth and saffron milk. Mix well

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  6. Add salt as required, since broth contains salt, adjust accordingly

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  7. Cover and cook over low heat until done. Do not disturb rice or keep opening lid in between. This is important. Switch off and let it rest for 5 minutes

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  8. Gently fluff rice with fork

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  9. Add caramelized onions and mix well

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  10. Serve rice hot with any gravy

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Ingredients

  1. 1 cup Basmati rice
  2. 1/2 teaspoon Saffron
  3. 2 tbsp warm milk
  4. 1-2 tbsp butter or ghee
  5. 4-5 tbsp caramelized onion
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  7. 2 cups Veg Stock/Broth

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