Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews

SUBMITTED BY: DONNALOVESCHEESE

"Basmati rice is simmered with clarified butter, cloves, raisins and cashews to create this authentic, slightly sweet taste of India."

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PREP TIME	5 Min
COOK TIME	25 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup Basmati rice
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons clarified butter
1 pinch saffron
6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons raisins
1/4 cup cashews
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

DIRECTIONS

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.
Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
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.
Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.

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Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by BARB_BECHTOLD

If you're having a hard time getting the rice to cook all the way, cut the sugar back. ... MORE

Reviewed on May 1, 2003 by HORTON4U

Well, my gf made some changes and they must of been the wrong changes because this receipe did... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by ARDRIONO

This was a very tasty, yet simple dish. My family loved it! MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by AGENTO

i really did not like this rice. it did not cook all the way, and it was very very sweet. i... MORE

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Nutritional Information

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 323