Saffron Sweet Rice

Ingredients

• 1½ cup rice (we prefer basmati over plain)
• 1 tsp salt
• large scoop (⅛ tsp) saffron (expensive but worth it!)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup raisins (or currants)
• ¼-½ cup slivered almonds (toasted if you prefer)

Procedure

1. Wash rice and add enough water cover rice with water equal to the depth of the rice.
2. Add salt, saffron, sugar & raisins.
3. Cook over high heat until water disappears and steam is rising from holes in the surface of the rice.
4. Reduce heat to warm.
5. Add almonds.
6. Cover tightly and let stand for 20 minutes.

Notes, tips and variations

• For diabetics, you may replace sugar with 4 to 6 packets of SPLENDA sweetner.
• Saffron Sweet Rice is a nice complement to Amar's Chicken and Amar's Tofu.