Festive Saffron Rice Recipe

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Festive Saffron Rice
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Directions:

  1. Rinse rice under cold running water.
  2. Place rice in large bowl.
  3. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
  4. Let stand 20 minutes.
  5. Drain.
  6. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  7. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes.
  8. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; sauté until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
  9. Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes.
  10. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron.
  11. Bring to boil.
  12. Reduce heat to low.
  13. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  14. Add peas to rice.
  15. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
  16. Season with salt and pepper.
  17. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.
  18. Great with cucumber raita or mango chutney.
  19. *Note:
  20. The whole peppercorns, cardamom and cloves. They are not meant to be eaten, so discard them when serving the rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 340.28 Kcal (1425 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.64g 23%
Cholesterol 5.55mg 2%
Sodium 435.05mg 18%
Potassium 292.87mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.34g 16%
Sugars 3.52g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.41g 18%
Protein 7.76g 16%
Vitamin C 8.3mg 14%
Iron 33.8mg 188%
Calcium 59.2mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.8 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.47g 23%
Cholesterol 1.69mg 2%
Sodium 132.71mg 18%
Potassium 89.34mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.75g 16%
Sugars 1.07g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 18%
Protein 2.37g 16%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 14%
Iron 10.3mg 188%
Calcium 18.1mg 6%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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