Indian Saffron Rice

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Indian Saffron Rice). Indian saffron is richer, darker in its red-orange color then the Spanish or Italian, and gives a better flavor to rice. The saffron should always be steeped in hot water ahead of time and used as part of the liquid in the recipe. The following is a recipe prepared in the Indian manner.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Indian Saffron Rice

Ingredients

⅛ teaspoon powdered saffron

2 cups boiling water

divided

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

not rinsed

1 teaspoon salt

Adipoli Parathas

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Steep the saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water.

Step 2

In a skillet that can be tightly covered melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and salt. Cook stirring constantly until the rice begins to absorb the butter and becomes opaque but do not brown the rice.

Step 3

Quickly pour in the remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water along with the saffron water. Cover immediately reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed. For best results do not remove the lid while the rice is cooking.

Nutritional Information

Indian Saffron Rice

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 154.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 26.1g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 118.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Folate: 53.8mcg 14%

Calcium: 13mg 1%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 12mg 4%

Potassium: 34.6mg 1%

Sodium: 418.2mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 36.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.