Fragrant Yellow Rice

Saffron rice is delicious, it can be served with curries, tandoori chicken or as a side dish to any other meal.


Serves 4



You will need:-

1 cup of basmati rice
2 whole cloves
2 cardamon pods
Pinch of saffron threads
1 tablespoon of ghee or butter/margarine
1 teaspoon of black onion seeds

In a large pan place the rice, cloves, cardamon pods and saffron, cover with water, bring to the boil and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, add more water if necessary during cooking. Remove from heat and strain off water using small colander, place the colander over the pan and leave to drain for another 5 minutes. Stir in the black onion seeds and serve.