Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
  • salt to taste
  • pinch of saffron (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon hot water

Instruction

  • Pour the rice into a medium-sized pot.
  • Fill up the pot halfway and rinse the water. Discard the water.
  • Repeat this step 2-3 times to rinse the rice unit the water becomes clear. Again, discard the water.
  • Add the 4 cups of water, vegetable oil and salt.
  • Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.
  • Allow the water to continue to boil until it has been absorbed by the rice and you no longer see any water over top of the rice (roughly 5 minutes).
  • Turn the heat down to low and cover the rice.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes.
  • Create a saffron-infused garnish: Grind a pinch of saffron using a mortar and pestle. If you don't have one of those, just grind it in a small bowl using the back of a small spoon. Next, add a 1 tsp. of hot water and mix evenly. Take 1/2 cup of the cooked rice and add it in. Mix well until rice is fully combined and becomes a beautiful yellow colour.