Spiced Orange Saffron Warm drink | Drink Recipes from Chitra's Healthy Kitchen (Reblog)

Wintertime is the best time for warm drinks. Who would disagree? Even though you drink hot or warm drinks all year round, for obvious reasons, they are just more soothing and comforting during the winter. That's why I am reblogging this recipe from an awesome food blogger who shares recipes for healthy living. Chitra's blog has over 3000 followers.

• Saffron, my favorite spice.  Never thought to put it in a drink though. :) 

• Love oranges. Love saffron. Can’t go wrong! :)

• Warm drinks are so soothing and comforting.   

Spiced Orange Saffron Warm Drink
| Chitra's Healthy Kitchen

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Dinner Ideas: Chicken and Rice - Persian Style

Got rice? Got chicken? Let's do this!

Many cultures have a chicken and rice recipe.  It's a universal comfort food combination found all over the world.  A recipe that I really like is "Chicken and Rice - Persian Style".  It's the saffron spice and the dried cherries that make this rice super good!!

Persian Sour Cherry Saffron Rice (Polow)

• Persian Roasted Chicken with Cherry-Saffron Rice
• Tah-Chin - Persian Upside Down Layered Saffron Rice & Chicken
• World Cuisine : Potatoes or Rice? Rice! It Has Jewels!! (Instead of cherries, this recipe uses pomegranate.)

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Here are some well-known versions from different regions:

🌍 Asia

• Hainanese Chicken Rice (Singapore/Malaysia) – Poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken fat and broth, accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

• Arroz Caldo (Philippines) – A rich, gingery rice porridge with chicken, often topped with scallions, garlic, and calamansi.

• Chicken Biryani (India/Pakistan) – Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced chicken, saffron, and fried onions.

• Congee (China) – A comforting rice porridge sometimes made with chicken and flavored with soy, ginger, and scallions.

🌍 Middle East & North Africa

• Kabsa (Saudi Arabia) – Spiced rice and chicken dish with cardamom, cinnamon, and raisins.

• Maqluba (Levant) – A layered rice, chicken, and vegetable dish that’s flipped upside down before serving.

• Chicken with Yellow Rice (Morocco) – Often cooked with turmeric, saffron, and preserved lemon.

🌍 Europe

• Arroz con Pollo (Spain/Latin America) – Literally “rice with chicken,” featuring saffron or annatto and bell peppers.

• Risotto con Pollo (Italy) – Creamy Arborio rice with chicken and Parmesan.

• Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice (Avgolemono-inspired) – Roasted or simmered chicken with lemony rice and herbs.

🌍 Americas

• Southern Chicken and Rice (U.S.) – A creamy casserole or stovetop dish with chicken, broth, and vegetables.

• Arroz con Pollo (Latin America) – Varies by region — Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian versions differ in spices and vegetables.

Do you have a favorite chicken and rice recipe?