Indian

Indian-style Saffron Rice

Name: Indian-style Saffron Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 generous pinch saffron threads; 1/4 cup hot tap water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic -- minced; 4 green cardamom pods -- slightly smashed; 1 3- inch stick cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 20 whole almonds

Indian-style Saffron Rice is a beautifully colored, sweet, savory, and crunchy rice dish.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

55 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

1 cupbasmati rice
1 generous pinch saffron threads
1/4 cuphot tap water
2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
4 clovesgarlic -- minced
4 green cardamom pods -- slightly smashed
1 3- inchstick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
1 1/2 cupswater
1/2 cupgolden raisins
20 whole almonds

Instructions

1
Soak the rice for 30 minutes in warm water; drain.
2
Soak the saffron in 1/4 cup hot water for 20 minutes.
3
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over high heat until hot. Add the garlic cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon. Cook, constantly stirring for 30 seconds. The seeds will start to pop.
4
Add the rice, salt, water, and saffron with its liquid. Bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice and stir in the raisins and almonds.

Nutrition (per serving)

321

Calories

Protein

54g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

300mg

Sodium