Khoresh Zard

Name: Authentic Khoresh Zard Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons butter or oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon saffron threads (about 30 strands)