SAFFRON RICE WITH GREEN GRAMS OR PEAS RECIPE
Infuse this super-healthy rice dish with the distinctive flavor of saffron - the dish is high in vitamin C, too. This is a great recipe and was enjoyed by the whole family (including children aged 12 and 6). Dare I say that the cold leftovers were enjoyed, even more, the next day.
SAFFRON RICE WITH GREEN GRAMS (POJO) OR PEAS RECIPE
Ingredients
300 gm of Green grams (pojo) or fresh, frozen or cooked peas
3 bulb of
3 pieces of tomatoes
2 pieces of
3 pieces
¹/₂ teaspoon of curry powder
¹/₂ teaspoon of coriander powder
¹/₄ teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
Salt to taste
3 cups of rice
A pinch of saffron powder.
¹/₄ cup of cooking oil
6 cups of water
METHOD OF PREPARATION
Wash and boil the green grams in salty water until soft. In a pan fry garlic, tomatoes and onions, stir and add curry powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder, stir to mix well, then add the cubes and the tomato paste stir and add the boiled green grams, stir and add a little water or coconut milk if it’s too thick, adjust the seasoning and let it simmer.
SAFFRON RICE RECIPE METHOD
In a boiling water add saffron powder, oil, and salt, and let the rice cook.
