This fragrant saffron rice is sunshine on a plate

Name: This fragrant saffron rice is sunshine on a plate
Ingredients: 1/3 tsp. loosely packed saffron threads, finely crushed; 1 tsp. rosewater; 4 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 400 g floury potatoes like Maris Pipers (about 2 medium ones), peeled and cut into rough 2.5cm cubes; 350 g basmati rice, washed until the water runs clear and soaked for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours, then drained; 3 fresh bay leaves; 5 cloves; 5 cardamom pods; 50 g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 4 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthways; 2 green chillies, left whole; 1 1/3 tbsp. parsley, roughly chopped (optional); Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Perfect with pan-fried fish, a fresh chopped salad and spicy pickles

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Ingredients

1/3 tsp. loosely packed saffron threads, finely crushed
1 tsp. rosewater
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
400 g floury potatoes like Maris Pipers (about 2 medium ones), peeled and cut into rough 2.5cm cubes
350 g basmati rice, washed until the water runs clear and soaked for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours, then drained
3 fresh bay leaves
5 cloves
5 cardamom pods
50 g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
4 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthways 
2 green chillies, left whole
1 1/3 tbsp. parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper