Easy Yellow Saffron Rice
 
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
Easy Yellow Saffron Rice:
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • ⅛ tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 4 whole green cardamoms
  • ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • (1.5 cup + 4 tbsp) water
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
Easy Yellow Saffron Rice:
  1. Rinse rice with tap water until water runs clear. Soak in hot tap water for 15-30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, add saffron threads and 2 tbsp boiling hot water and let it sit.
  3. Take a skillet and add oil to it. Once hot, add cardamom and onion and saute for few minutes.Now strain the water from rice and add this rice to skillet. Stir it around for few minutes. Now add water along with saffron water and mix. Add salt to taste and mix. Taste and bring it to a boil. Lower the gas to the lowest setting and cover and let it cook until all the water is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.
Recipe by Naive Cook Cooks at https://www.naivecookcooks.com/easy-yellow-saffron-rice/