Saffron Rice

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : "Side Dish" Cuisine: "Indian style"
2 cups basmati rice
20 fluid ounces water
few saffron threads
1 stick cinnamon
3 whole star anise
2 bay leaves
Rinse the rice very well until the water runs clear in a sieve.
Combine all the ingredients in a rice cooker and cook according to manufacturers' instructions.
OR
Put all the ingredients into a pan with a tightly fitting lid, bring to the boil with the lid off, add lid and cook over a very gentle heat until all the water is absorbed. Fork lightly and return to the heat for 5 or so minutes, (about 20 minutes)
Start to Finish Time: "0:30"
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