Saffron Rice (Kesar Rice) Recipe| How to Make Saffron Rice Recipe

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Kesar Pulao (Saffron Rice) is the special Indian Rice Delicacy, simply tasty and amazing rice dish. Kesar pulao is prepared on special occasions in north India. It's aroma makes you want to eat it, even more. saffron rice or kesar rice recipe is made in many cuisines of the world. saffron is loved by chefs because of the aroma and the unique taste it adds to any dish. saffron is one of the most expensive spice grown and used in many parts of the world.

prep time: 30 mins
cook time: 10 mins
total time: 40 mins
serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

2 cups Rice
4 cups Water
6 Tsp Ghee
1 tsp Sa ffron threads (or less)
2 Tsp Hot water
1 cups Sliced onion
1 small Cinnamon stick - splin tered
4 Bay leaves
4 large Black cardamoms
1 Tsp Cumin seed
4 Cloves
2 tsp Salt

Method:

1. Soak saff ron in hot water.

2. Wash and soak rice in 3 cups water (optional).

3. Heat ghee and fry onions and then remove and keep aside.

4. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves and salt. Wait 1 minute and then add the bay leaves and 1/2 the onions. Drain the rice and reserve the water.

5. Add the rice grains and stir for 4-5 minutes until all the water evaporate and the grains of rice are coated with oil.

6. Add the water and bring to a boil.

7. Add sa ffron and its water and pressure cook at 15 psi.

8. Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to drop by itself.

9. serve the saffron rice garnished with coriander or mint leaves with any dal or indian curry.