Saffron & lemon pilau

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How to make Saffron & lemon pilau

  • Yield : 6
  • Prep Time : 0:10
  • Cook Time : 0:25
  • Total Time : 0:35

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 large red onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 500g (2 1/2 cups) Basmati rice
  • 6 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 875ml (3 1/2 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 45g (1/4 cup) currants
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 40g (1/4 cup) chopped pistachio kernels

Method

  • Step 1 Place the saffron and boiling water in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak.
  • Step 2 Meanwhile, melt the ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add rice, cardamom and cinnamon. Stir to coat. Add the saffron mixture, stock and lemon rind. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 18 minutes. Set aside, covered, for 10 minutes to stand.
  • Step 3 Stir in the currants and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Use a fork to separate grains. Top with pistachio.

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