Saffron Steamed Plain Basmati Rice Recipe | Epicurious.com
"(Chelow) Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Najmieh Batmanglij's book A Taste of Persia. Batmanglij also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page. To read more about Batmanglij and Persian cuisine, click here...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups long-grain white basmati rice
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8 cups cold water
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2 tablespoons salt
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3/4 cup vegetable oil, butter, or ghee
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2 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1/2 teaspoon ground saffron threads, dissolved in 4 tablespoons hot water
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