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Saffron Rice With Pickled Jalapeno And Ginger Julienne

01/09/2020 by Sujata Roy 18 Comments

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Saffron rice with pickled jalapeno and ginger julienne. A no onion garlic aromatic rice with fried paneer or cottage cheese cubes, saffron or kesar and all the aromatic whole spices. Easy to make and absolutely delicious one pot rice dish. You can enjoy it without any side dish. Add lots of dry fruits of your choice and enjoy.

I used pickled jalapeno because I love the taste but if you want you can use chopped green chilli instead. Or you can use little more pickled jalapeno pieces if you like. It will be a great party dish with spicy curries. You may like some more one pot rice recipes on this blog. Click on the name below for recipe.

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Sending this post to 266 #Foodiemonday bloghop. This week’s theme is Exotic Saffron suggested by Mayuri Patel who blog at Mayris Jikoni. Mayuri is a very talented blogger. She always amazed us with her different continental, traditional and baked dishes. You will definitely love her different types of bread recipes. I have to try her Onion olive bread, Semolina sesame seed bread and many more. Also check out her different mouthwatering cake recipes.

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Long grain basmati rice is best for this recipe. But you can also use any aromatic rice like Gobindobhog rice, Indrayani rice etc. Long grain rice looks good. As I mentioned above if you don’t have pickled jalapeno, use chopped green chilli instead. You can use cauliflower, beans, carrot or any vegetable in this rice. Chop and fry the vegetables before adding to the rice. If you don’t like to use ginger julienne then you can use minced or grated ginger. Serve this delicious and flavorful rice with any spicy curry. I have served it with dim kosha or spicy egg curry. I will share the recipe soon.

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Recipe

Basmati rice – 1 cup

Saffron – 1/2 teaspoon

Green peas – 1/2 cup

Pickled Jalapeno – 8 – 10 pieces

Ginger – 1 inch piece, julienned

Paneer or cottage cheese – 1/2 cup, cubed

Cashew nuts – 2 tablespoon

Raisins – 2 tablespoon

Green cardamom – 4

Cloves – 4

Cinnamon – 1 inch piece

Mace or javitri – 2 strands

Star anise – 1

Bay leaf – 1

Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Sugar – 1/2 to 1 teaspoon or to taste

Turmeric powder – 1/4 + 1/4 teaspoon

Oil – 1 tablespoon

Ghee or clarified butter – 2 tablespoon

Water – 2 & 1/2 cup

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Method

1. Rinse the rice well. Soak in sufficient water for 15 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.

2. Mix saffron with 1/4 cup hot water.

3. Cut the paneer or cottage cheese into small cubes. Marinate with little salt and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder.

4. Peel and chop the ginger into thin slices to make julienne.

5. Chop the pickled jalapeno into small pieces.

6. Crush green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in a mortar pestle.

7. Heat oil in a wok. Fry the cashew nuts. When cashews becomes light brown remove from oil.

8. Now fry the marinated paneer or cottage cheese cubes till brown. Remove the paneer cubes from oil.

9. Add ghee or clarified butter. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, star anise, mace or javitri, crushed green cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.

10. When cumin seeds starts to splutter add ginger julienne and fry for a minute. If you are using green chilli add it with ginger julienne.

11. Add turmeric powder, pickled jalapenos and green peas. Stir well.

12. Add drained rice, salt, sugar, fried paneer or cottage cheese cubes Stir and saute for 1 – 2 minutes or till the rice coated well with ghee.

13. Add saffron mixed water, fried cashew nuts, raisins and remaining water. Mix well. When water starts to rolling boil, cover and cook on high flame for 15 minutes.

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14. Reduce the heat. Stir the rice. Cover and cook again on low heat for 10 minutes or till the rice becomes soft and water absorbed completely. Keep checking in between. If you want more soft rice then you can add 1/4 cup water more and cook for a few minutes more. Fluff the rice gently.

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15. Garnish with fried paneer cubes, ginger julienne, saffron, jalapeno and fried cashew nuts. Serve hot with raita or any spicy curry. You can get some curry recipes here.

Notes

1. You can use more dry fruits if you want.

2. If you don’t have pickled jalapeno use 2-3 chopped green chilli.

3. Small pieces of cauliflower, beans or any vegetable can be used with rice. Fry the vegetable pieces before adding in the rice.

4. If you don’t have star anise omit it.

5. You can use minced or grated ginger instead of ginger julienne.

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Comments

  1. priya Vj says

    28/09/2020 at 1:31 PM

    My my my….i just fell in love with this recipe . I would love to grab a hot bowl of this saffron rice with some chilled dahi … thanks for this delicious recipe

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      28/09/2020 at 2:31 PM

      Thanks a lot Priya. Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. poonampagar says

    29/09/2020 at 4:55 AM

    What’s not to like in this saffron rice recipe ! With the paneer, jalapeno, spices, dry fruits and veggies going in it must be so filling. Can imagine the taste of this aromatic and flavorful saffron rice.

    Reply
  3. mayurisjikoni says

    29/09/2020 at 2:11 PM

    Saffron Rice would definitely be a much loved rice dish at any party. Am sure it smells so aromatic and tastes delicious. I would skip the jalapeño but add the ginger julienne as I love the bite of it.

    Reply
  4. The Girl Next Door says

    29/09/2020 at 4:59 PM

    I love, love, love the sound of this rice dish. With ginger juliennes, whole spices like saffron, paneer and jalapenos going in, what’s to not love?! I’d definitely like to try this out some time. 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      30/09/2020 at 1:51 AM

      Thanks a lot dear for your lovely words!

      Reply
  5. preethi76 says

    04/10/2020 at 3:00 AM

    Saffron rice loaded with nuts and whole spices is a star attraction in parties. This flavorful and delicious rice is absolutely irresistible.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2020 at 9:20 AM

      Thanks Preethi!

      Reply
  6. vasusvegkitchen says

    04/10/2020 at 5:31 PM

    I just want to grab that saffron rice bowl di, it looks very tempting. Bookmarking this yummy rice to try some time, perfect for parties. Also loved your collection of rice recipes do. Spices , ginger julienne and pickled jalapeno surely gives good taste and aroma to this rice, loved it.

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2020 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks a lot dear!

      Reply
  7. Kalyani says

    06/10/2020 at 7:04 AM

    loving the addition of Jalapeno and ginger in a saffron rice.. nice party dish, for sure 🙂

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2020 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks Kalyani!

      Reply
  8. FoodTrails says

    06/10/2020 at 6:58 PM

    Loved your version of Saffron Rice with pickled jalapeños and ginger juliennes .. this will be a wonderful addition to any festive treat and spread ..

    Reply
    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      07/10/2020 at 9:30 AM

      Thank you so much Swaty!

      Reply
  9. Sasmita says

    10/10/2020 at 4:17 PM

    this is such a delectable recipe of saffron flavored rice di. Really looks so appealing..
    pickled jalapeños must be tickled the taste buds !!!

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      10/10/2020 at 5:15 PM

      Thank you so much Sasmita!

      Reply
  10. Archana says

    21/10/2020 at 1:56 PM

    OMG! I am going to make my rice/pulao just the way you have made it with pickled jalapenos. The girls have left me a bottle and I am at a loss as to how to use it. Perfect timing.

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    • Batter Up With Sujata says

      22/10/2020 at 1:09 PM

      Thanks a lot Archana. Please do try, I am sure you will love the taste!

      Reply

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