Cumin And Saffron Rice

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black cumin seeds
• 2 1/4 cups basmati rice
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• generous pinch of saffron dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and fry black cumin seeds for 10 seconds.
• 2 add rice and saute for a few minutes until rice starts to change color and become opaque.
• 3 add water and salt. bring to a boil, turn down heat and cover.
• 4 simmer until all liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes) and rice is cooked.
• 5 pour saffron water into middle 2-inch circle of rice. leave covered for a few minutes for water to be absorbed.
• 6 fluff up rice with a fork and mix. rice should be a marbled mix of and yellow grains.