Raisin Saffron Basmati Rice Pilaf (Zaffran Kismis Pullao)
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 c. uncooked basmati rice
- 1/2 tsp. saffron threads
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 6 tbsp. vegetable oil divided
- 1 c. finely chopped red onions
- 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 6 whole cloves
- 3 black cardamom pods
- 2 3-inch pieces cinnamon sticks
- 1 c. California golden raisins divided
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. water
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- 1 Gently rinse rice 3 to 4 times in cold water; drain well. Set aside. 2 In small skillet, toast saffron threads over medium-high heat 20 to 30 seconds or until they turn one shade darker. Add to coconut milk; stir well. Set aside.3 In 1-quart saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat; add onions, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until onions soften slightly.4 Stir in cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.5 Add rice, saffron-coconut milk, 1/2 cup California golden raisins, sugar, salt and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; stir once. Cover; cook 10 minutes more. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, 5 minutes more; set aside.6 In small skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.7 Stir-fry 1/2 cup California golden raisins and almonds 1 to 2 minutes or until raisins are plump and nuts turn golden brown. Stir in cilantro; set aside.8 Fluff rice with fork; discard cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Transfer to a serving platter; garnish with stir-fried California golden raisins and nuts.
- Source:
- California Raisin Marketing Board
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