How to cook persian rice| Iranian saffron rice| Persian Style rice| Basmati yellow rice

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color but lacks saffron's unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier; margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits are healthier; canned fruits can be less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

Wash the basmati rice and prepare for soaking.

Soak the rice for 30 minutes with 1 cup water.

In a small bowl of warm water (1/4 cup), add saffron strands and soak them for 5 minutes.

In a medium pot, boil 2 cups water and add the soaked rice.

Add 1 Tbsp olive oil while cooking the rice.

Once cooked well, strain the rice and add butter.

Separate some rice and add the saffron water and mix well.

Serve the white rice and yellow saffron rice on the plate, garnish with fresh pomegranate.

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