Saffron-Laced Basmati Rice

Uncluttered, this recipe highlights the rich flavors of basmati rice and saffron, both prized commodities in India. The sugar coaxes the saffron’s perfumed flavor to shine, drenching the rice with its sunny disposition. I recommend some of the mellow nut-based curries, such as Razia Syed’s Chicken with an Almond Yogurt Sauce, as perfect matches for this rice.