Saffron Rice with Fruit Chutney

Add the rinsed rice to your rice cooker along with the water.

Stir in the ground saffron, fruit chutney, cardamom seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with the rice cooker's non-stick paddle to distribute evenly. (The saffron will bloom and release its color as the rice cooks — don't worry if it looks uneven at first.)

Start the rice cooker on its normal cycle and let it do its work.

When the rice cooker finishes, let it rest for 5 minutes without opening the lid.

Gently fold in the butter until it melts and coats the grains.

Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped cilantro before serving.