Mahmood Rice

Saffron Rice Pilaf with Currants

Cuisine Type
Anatolian Cuisine
Dish Type
Main Course
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian
Cooking Time
30-60 minutes
Rice Variety
White Basmati Rice
Serving
4-6 People
Cuisine Type
Anatolian Cuisine
Dish Type
Main Course
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian
Cooking Time
30-60 minutes
Rice Variety
White Basmati Rice
Serving
4-6 People

How to Cook?

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter into a pot.
Add 2 cups of rice and sauté until it becomes translucent.
Add 1/2 cup of currants and sauté briefly with the rice.
Soak 2 teaspoons of saffron in 1 cup of hot water; then add it to the pot.
Add 3 cups of hot water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat; let it rest for a few minutes and serve.

Ingredients

2 cups Mahmood Basmati rice
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup currants
2 tsp saffron
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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