Nimbu Ka Chaval (Saffron Rice With Lime) Recipe

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Nimbu Ka Chaval (Saffron Rice With Lime)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
201
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place saffron in a small bowl and pour 1/4 cup boiling water over it.
  3. Let stand at least 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
  5. Add rice, stirring constantly to keep water at a boil.
  6. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
  7. Cook over moderate heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  8. Drain rice and set aside.
  9. Heat butter or ghee in a heavy 3-4 quart casserole with a tight-fitting lid.
  10. Add cashews, ginger, mustard seeds and clove.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, until seeds begin to burst, about 1-2 minutes.
  12. Add remaining salt, chili pepper, rice, coriander, lime juice, coconut and remaining boiling water, stirring well.
  13. Sprinkle saffron and the water it soaked in over the top.
  14. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
  15. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  16. Place lid on top.
  17. Bake for 25 minutes, or until rice has absorbed all liquid.
  18. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.87 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.67g 16%
Cholesterol 18.93mg 6%
Sodium 586.86mg 24%
Potassium 100.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.02g 9%
Sugars 0.41g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.87g 3%
Protein 2.32g 5%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 17%
Iron 24.1mg 134%
Calcium 28.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.84 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.29g 16%
Cholesterol 7.62mg 6%
Sodium 236.18mg 24%
Potassium 40.54mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.47g 9%
Sugars 0.17g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 3%
Protein 0.93g 5%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 17%
Iron 9.7mg 134%
Calcium 11.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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