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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (133g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

8 whole cloves

green cardamom pods

Calories 333
Calories from Fat 79 (23%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 8.9g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 587mg 24%
Potassium 213mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 57.6g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g 12%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 5.9g 11%

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Saffron Rice

Recipe #47592 | 55 min | 30 min prep | add private note
Sue L

By: Sue L
Nov 24, 2002

Golden rice that is lightly spiced, a great accompaniment for grilled meats and tandoori chicken, as well as curries.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak saffron in 1/2 cup boiling water for 20-30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, saute onions in the ghee until tender; set aside.
  3. 3
    Rinse the basmati under cold water in a sieve, until water runs clear, allow to drain.
  4. 4
    Place the rice and the onions in a saucepan and add the 1/2 cup saffron water as well as 2 1/2 cups hot water, the cardamon pods, the cloves, and the salt and pepper; stir to mix.
  5. 5
    Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. 6
    If any liquid remains, drain it.
  7. 7
    Stir peas into mixture, if desired, as a garnish; serve.

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From: Dreamer in Ontario

On Jun 30, 2008

I loved the aroma while this was cooking. I didn't have cardamom pods so I substituted ground. We found the clove flavour to be a bit too strong for our tastes so in future I'd reduce the number of cloves. Made for ZWT4

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    From: Peter J

    On Jun 28, 2008

    A very enjoyable rice that I served along with Bobotie (Beef Pie). I thought that crushing the cardamon pods might have been worthwhile, it didn't seem to impart a lot of flavor over the fairly short cooking time.

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  • From: Anu

    On Dec 4, 2002

    WOW!!! This is downright addictive, and just so perfectly flavoured! The only thing I changed was in using a little less saffron... darn expensive thingies! I used the optional peas as well. Gawsh Sue, I'm gonna make this a LOT! Thanks a million!

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    From: HeatherFeather

    On Feb 9, 2003

    Very good rice! A lovely scent wafts through the house as this cooks and I really enjoyed the taste very much. This has a very attractive color and a nice blend of flavors. The directions are very clear and easy to follow. Next time, for personal preference, I will reduce the amounts of both the pepper and the onion, as I felt there was too much of both. Still, I enjoyed this very much and would make this again.

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