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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Saffron Rice | Saffron Pulao ~ Step by Step

    Saffron Rice | Saffron Pulao ~ Step by Step

    Published: Jun 9, 2012 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 20 Comments

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    Coming to this week's theme, I selected to do Cooking with Flower - Pick one and make many. I thought Saffron would be the aptest choice, given that I am hardly adventurous. Though we do use saffron in our cooking, it's mostly added very sparingly. When I decided on this theme, I thought I must use a little bit more and enjoy the taste.

    I had already made Saffron Rice in Microwave for the Microwave Rice edition. However, today's recipe uses more spices and dum cooked for a different effect.
    Saffron Rice
    Saffron Rice






    Saffron Rice | Saffron Pulao

    Soaking Time for Rice : 15- 20 mins
    Cooking Time : 10 mins

    Ingredients

    Basmati Rice - 2 cup
    Water - 2 & 1/2 cups
    Warm Milk - 1/2 cup
    Saffron threads - 10 strands (Big pinch)
    Butter - 2 tsp
    Bay leaf - 3 big pieces
    Dagad Phool / Pathar Phool / Biryani Flower / Rathi puvvu /Black Stone Flower - 2
    Nagkesar / Nagkeshar - 2
    Star Anise
    Clove - 4
    Cinnamon - 2"
    Cardamon - 3
    Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
    Salt to taste

    Method to prepare

    Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 - 20 mins.

    Soak the saffron strands in warm milk.

    Heat a non stick pan with butter, add all the whole spices, saute for couple of mins.

    Drain the rice from water, add the rice to the pan, saute well. Cook for couple of mins.

    Add the water and bring to boil. Simmer and cover with lid.

    Cook for 10 mins, then place a tawa, and on it place the pan, add the saffron mixed milk.

    Cover tightly and cook for 5 more mins.

    Fluff well and switch off

    Serve with gravy.


    Saffron Pulao
    I served this with Channa Masala, Methi Poori, and the rest!<

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    Saffron Rice | Saffron Pulao ~ Step by Step

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    Comments

    1. Priya says

      June 09, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Definitely am loving this BM 3days concept Valli, saffron pulao are always my H favourite,super flavourful dish.

      Reply
    2. Shobha says

      June 09, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      Nice and flavourful pulao..

      Reply
    3. DivyaGCP says

      June 10, 2012 at 3:54 am

      Delicious Saffron rice.
      Feels really good to take part in this blogging marathon.
      3 day marathon is simple. Doesn't really make you explore much in the chosen theme. But the best part is keeps u in active blogging through out the month.

      Reply
    4. Usha says

      June 09, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      Valli, although I did not do the first week of the marathon with you all, I was thinking about the same. will we get the thrill of a marathon in three days? I start my marathon on Sunday and will let you know how I feel about it.

      Saffron rice looks flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
    5. Nirmala Gurunathan says

      June 10, 2012 at 2:16 am

      I just love Saffron rice ....Looks very flavourful!!!!!

      Reply
    6. Chef Mireille says

      June 10, 2012 at 2:32 am

      funny I don't think of saffron as a flower but a spice, but you are right it is.
      this way of BM is definitely more relaxed

      Reply
    7. deep krishna says

      June 10, 2012 at 6:02 am

      Love this flavorful rice..And accompaniments are simply awesome!

      Reply
    8. The Pumpkin Farm says

      June 10, 2012 at 6:16 am

      Lovely looking rice...has come out very well....3 days indeed fly off..but atleast we are connected throughout the month..will tell u more by the end of this month

      Reply
    9. Supriya's Rasoi says

      June 10, 2012 at 6:38 am

      Love the look!

      Reply
    10. PJ says

      June 10, 2012 at 9:11 am

      Flavorful rice.Love the aroma of saffron when this rice is getting cooked. I make this in the MW will try the dum method...

      Reply
    11. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

      June 10, 2012 at 1:46 pm

      A flavorful rice indeed!

      Reply
    12. PriyaVaasu says

      June 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm

      Methi Puri and Saffron Pulao, Must have been a Flavorful Lunch,!!!!

      Reply
    13. Jayanthi says

      June 10, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      Oooh ...Valli ...wonderful pick for cooking with flowers theme. Love Saffron and the richness it gives to the food. Nice idea to make pulao, should try it. Good one!!!

      Reply
    14. Amruta Pore says

      June 10, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      Super like.. authentic .. just loved it.. wll try soon

      Reply
    15. Sangeetha says

      June 10, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      I agree with Divya! Love the new format, less tension, less strain n could easily come up with 3 recipes under the chosen theme...i love this n it's more convenient to me !!
      Saffron Pulso sounds very rich n delicious...

      Reply
    16. Nalini's Kitchen says

      June 11, 2012 at 12:54 pm

      Such a flavorful rice,looks so delicious and inviting....

      Reply
    17. A Kamalika Krishmy says

      June 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Very flavorful rice..

      Reply
    18. sushma says

      June 11, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      NIce and flavorful

      Reply
    19. Suma Gandlur says

      June 13, 2012 at 12:42 am

      3 day marathon definitely sounds simple. It is less stressful in terms of visiting other blogs and commenting since I don't do it immediately. 🙂
      Lovely rice and thali too.

      Reply
    20. veena krishnakumar says

      June 16, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      I love this use of saffron in the rice!!!

      Reply

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