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                               Saffron Rice

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      C.            rice
   1      Tsp.          saffron
   4      C.            plus 3 Tbsp. water
   6      Tbsp.         ghee
   2      Inch          cinnamon stick
   4                    cloves
   1      C.            onions
   1      Tbsp.         jaggery or dark brown sugar
   2      Tsp.          salt
                        seeds of 3 cardamon pods or
     1/4  Tsp.          seeds

Wash rice. Place saffron in bowl with 3 tablespoons
boiling water. Soak 10 minutes. Heat ghee; add cinnamon and
cloves. When coated, add onions. Fry 7 to 8 minutes until
brown. Add rice; stir 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and
browned. Add 4 cups water, jaggery, salt and cardamon. Boil;
add saffron. Stir gently. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes.
Serves 6 to 8.


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