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Indian Dessert Recipe for Sweet Saffron Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 cup basmati rice
1 cup sugar
pinch of saffron threads
1 1/4 cup water
2 tbsp ghee
3 cloves
3 cardamoms
1/4 cup golden raisins

TO DECORATE: few pistachio nuts and/or varak or silver leaves.

To prepare:

Rinse the rice twice under cold running water
In a pot, bring water to a boil, add rice, stir constantly
When rice is half cook, remove from heat, drain and set aside
Boil sugar, saffron, water in a pan
Stir till syrup thickens then remove
Heat ghee, cloves and cardamons in a separate pan
Remove pan from heat
Return rice to low heat and add raisins, stirring
Pour syrup over rice and stir
Pour in ghee mixture over rice, let simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 mins
Check to see if rice is cooked, if not, add water and let simmer
Serve warm, decorated with pistachio nuts and varak (silver leaves) - optional

If you prefer a stronger saffron flavor, place the threads on a piece of foil and toast them lightly under a hot broiler for a few seconds. Be careful not to burn them! Crush finely before adding to the sugar to make the syrup.

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