Biryani Rice Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice
• 1/8 Cup Warm Milk or Warm Water
• 1/2 Teaspoon Saffron
• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 2 Cardamom Pods
• 2 Cloves
• 1 1/2 Cup Water
• Garnish Fried Onions, Chopped Cilantro or Raisins

DIRECTIONS

• Soak the rice for 10-15 minutes, then rinse a couple of times until the water is clear. Drain well.
• In a small bowl, warm the milk or the water in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Add the saffron, stir and leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.
• Add water, olive oil, salt, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves to a medium pot. Bring it to boil over medium-high heat.
• Add the washed basmati rice, and once it boils, reduce the heat to low.
• Cover with an aluminum foil and the lid, and leave it to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked, add the soaked saffron with the milk or water and turn off the heat. Cover again and leave it for 10 minutes.
• Fluff it up with a fork, serve in the dish, and garnish with fried onions, chopped cilantro, or raisins.