SAFFRON SCENTED FRUITY YELLOW RICE - RICE COOKER

Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice - Rice Cooker image

Provided by French Tart

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3 cups basmati rice, rinsed
3 cups water, to the rice cooker level
1 pinch powdered saffron (about 5 - 8 strands) or 1 pinch saffron strand (about 5 - 8 strands)
2 tablespoons fruit chutney
2 -4 cardamom pods, split & use seeds
salt
pepper
1 ounce butter
2 -4 sprigs fresh coriander (optional)

Steps:

Important Note: This is a recipe for a standard Rice Cooker - please adjust the fluids if cooking in a pan the conventional way.
Put 3 cups 0f rinsed Basmati rice into your rice cooker - using the cup provided.
Fill up with water to the 3 cup level in the rice cooker.
Add the saffron, cardamom seeds, salt, pepper & chutney to the rice & water.
Using the special non-stick spatula or spoon, gently mix it all together.
Turn the rice cooker on to the Cook cycle.
(This can be kept warm when the cooking cycle has finished for up to 2 hours.).
When ready to serve, add the butter & gently mix through.
Then put into a serving dish or straight onto the plates & garnish with chopped fresh coriander/cilantro.
You can also sprinkle some toasted flaked almonds on top if you wish.