Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews Recipe

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water

1 cup Basmati rice

¼ cup white sugar

2 teaspoons clarified butter

1 pinch saffron

6 whole cloves

3 tablespoons raisins

¼ cup cashews

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Roomali Roti

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar reduce the heat and add the clarified butter.

Step 2

Meanwhile soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.

Step 3

To the rice add the saffron cloves raisins and cashews. Stir well cover and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.

Step 4

Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.

Nutritional Information

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 305.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 57.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 13g

Fat: 6.8g 11%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 5.5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 69.7IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 6.2mcg 2%

Calcium: 20.3mg 2%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 25.3mg 9%

Potassium: 83mg 2%

Sodium: 59.9mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 61.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.