Dahi Aloo Curry And Saffron Rice From Npr Recipes

Steps:

• CURRY: Heat a large stew pot over moderate heat and add the canola oil after the pot is hot. When the oil shimmers, add mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds pop, add cumin, red chili and curry leaves. Cook for 1 minute, then add ginger and turmeric and cook for another 20 seconds. Add onion and green chilies and saute for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt and water together. Turn the heat to low. Let the pan cool down for about 5 minutes. Add the yogurt and water to the pot along with the potatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes stirring constantly. Be sure the heat is low or the yogurt will curdle. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar. RICE Rinse the rice 3-4 times with water. Drain and set aside. In a deep pan (with a lid), heat the butter over medium heat. Add the green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and the black cardamom seeds. Cook for about 1 or 2 minutes. Add the raisins, almonds and salt. Stir for another minute. Add the rice and saute for about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and the saffron threads. Mix well. Add 2 cups of water and cook uncovered until the water comes to a boil. Cover tightly, and reduce heat. Cook the rice for another 8 to 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let sit covered about 5 to 6 minutes. Serve hot. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Steps:

• Clean, wash, and soak rice for 30 minutes.
• Cook in a pan with 4 cups water.
• Boil on high heat for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat, stir rice, and leave on low heat again for 5 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
• Mix saffron and warm water; set aside.
• Peel potatoes and cut into thick round slices.
• Pour saffron in a pan.
• Add 2 tbsps. melted butter and potatoes, and mix very well.
• Spread sliced potatoes in the bottom of the pan and spoon all rice over.
• Sprinkle with remaining butter.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and leave on very low fire until done.
• Transfer rice to a platter so that sliced potatoes are on top of rice.

Steps:

• Put 1/2 cup water in a 1 cup glass measuring cup and heat.
• Remove and add saffron, set aside.
• Put rice, onion and salt into a glass 1 1/2 quart casserole.
• Put 1 cup water and the 1/2 stick of butter into a 2 cup glass measuring cup, and heat in microwave. (do not boil).
• Add dissolved saffron and water with melted butter to casserole. Stir.
• Place (uncovered) in a preheated 450°F oven.
• Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring at the end of 10 minutes. Rice should be very dry.
• When rice is very dry, stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
• Cover, and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake another 5 minutes.
• Fluff with fork, garnish, and serve.