SAFFRON RICE OR TACHEEN

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Make and share this Saffron Rice Or Tacheen recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 cup diced chicken (optional)
1/2 teaspoon saffron (either powdered or threads-let soak in 1 tbsp. hot water for a few minutes)
3 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup oil

Steps:

  • Rinse rice several times.
  • Cook rice in rice cooker or put rice in medium sauce pan along with 2 1/2 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer with the pan covered about 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is firm, but not mushy.
  • Pour out any remaining water (if any) and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs, yogurt, saffron water, and oil together.
  • It should look like a creamy yellow sauce.
  • Add rice and stir until all rice is coated with sauce.
  • Turn into a 2 quart greased pyrex bowl or a 9 x 9 glass baking dish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • Let cool about 10 minutes.
  • Loosen sides and invert onto serving dish.
  • The outside will be a nice brown.
  • Garnish with green and red grapes or lettuce or anything else you might wish.

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