• 1\4 cup olive oil
• 1 small Onion, sliced
• 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups Chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Saffron
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Parsley, chopped

Wash the rice and soak in plenty of water for about 11\2 hours.

Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just soft.

Toss in the rice and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the broth, saffron, and parsley.

Cover and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

Fluff with a fork before serving. Serve with Raita.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 1299 views