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RICE

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8. Add coconut, coriander powder (Dhania powder), salt and let boil

9. Add rice + coriander leaves + vegetables.

10. Reduce to low heat and let the rice cook.

8.4 Sa ron Rice (Kesar Chawal)

Quantity

Ingredient

2 c

Rice

4 c

Water

6 T

Ghee

1 t

Sa ron threads (or less)

2 T

Hot water

1 c

Sliced onion

1 small

Cinnamon stick - splintered

4

Bay leaves

4 large

Black cardamoms

1 T

Cumin seed

4

Cloves

2 t

Salt

Method

1. Soak sa ron in hot water.

2. Wash and soak rice in 3 c water (optional).

3. Heat ghee and fry onions and then remove and keep aside.

4. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cloves and salt. Wait 1

minute and then add the bay leaves and the onions. Drain the

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rice and reserve the water.

5. Add the rice grains and stir for 4-5 minutes until all the water evaporates and the grains of rice are coated with oil.

6. Add the water and bring to a boil.

7. Add sa ron and its water and pressure cook at 15 psi.

8. Remove from the heat and allow the pressure to drop by itself.

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