Cumin & Saffron Rice

If you want to jazz up your rice a little, try this simple recipe out!

Cumin & Saffron Rice

Serves: approx 3-4

Prep & Cooking Time: approx 20-30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup Basmati rice

1 level tsp salt
1 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch saffron
1½  cups boiling water

Preparation:

1. Wash the rice and drain excess water. Add other ingredients to the pot and bring to boil.

2. Once boiled, reduce heat to moderate (medium) and stir occasionally.

3. After approximately 5-8 minutes, the water will have almost absorbed and evaporated completely. And the rice will be partially cooked.

4. Cover the pot and reduce heat to the lowest setting. You may need to transfer the pot to another hob. Occasionally run a fork through the rice to stop the kernels sticking together. (Using a fork rather than a stirring spoon prevents the rice from breaking easily.)

5. The rice should be cooked in 10 minutes or less – check by squeezing a rice between your fingers, if cooked through and fluffy, turn off heat and place the pot in the oven until it’s time to serve.

Enjoy your rice with a curry of your choice or if you fancy a lighter meal, simply eat with Raita (or plain yoghurt), Hara Chutney and fresh salad.

Recipe for my Hara Chutney can be found on the website under ‘sauces/dips’.