Cumin and Saffron Rice Recipe

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Cumin and Saffron Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 1/4 cups basmati rice
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • generous pinch of saffron dissolved in 2 tbsp warm water

Directions:

  1. Heat oil and fry black cumin seeds for 10 seconds.
  2. Add rice and saute for a few minutes until rice starts to change color and become opaque.
  3. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and cover.
  4. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed (15 to 20 minutes) and rice is cooked.
  5. Pour saffron water into middle 2-inch circle of rice. Leave covered for a few minutes for water to be absorbed.
  6. Fluff up rice with a fork and mix. Rice should be a marbled mix of white and yellow grains.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 188.18 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Sodium 585.81mg 24%
Potassium 40.56mg 1%
Total Carbs 35.72g 12%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 4%
Protein 2.76g 6%
Iron 35.8mg 199%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 69.18 Kcal (290 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.66g 7%
Sodium 215.37mg 24%
Potassium 14.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 13.13g 12%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 4%
Protein 1.01g 6%
Iron 13.2mg 199%
Calcium 8.5mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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