SAFFRON SCENTED FRUITY YELLOW RICE - RICE COOKER

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Saffron Scented Fruity Yellow Rice - Rice Cooker image

A wonderful African inspired yellow rice dish that my Mum always makes. I have adapted her recipe slightly - and this cooks very well in a rice cooker - a gadget I would NOT be without! If you don't have any fruit chutney available, add a handful of sultanas & toasted flaked almonds and maybe a tablespoon of peach or apricot jam too. A wonderful accompaniment for most types of stews, cassroles, curries & tagines.

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 36.1, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.4

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