Saffron Rice Supreme - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. almonds, blanched
1 1/2 tsp. coriander (whole)
1 1/2 tsp. cumin (whole)
1/2 c. yellow raisins
1/2 tsp. saffron threads
1/2 c. butter
4 c. cooked rice
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Split each almond into 2 halves.
Using mortar and pestle, crush the cumin, coriander and saffron together.
Soak the raisins in hot water for a few minutes and drain.
Saute all of these ingredients for a few minutes in the butter.
Add the cooked rice and toss to color the rice and coat each grain with butter.
Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Serving Size:
8. Preparation Time:
0:40.