Saffron Rice Recipe

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Saffron Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp ghee or 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • 4 green cardamom pods, bruised
  • cinnamon stick
  • 500 ml water or 500 ml stock

Directions:

  1. Warm fat in a large pan. Add cinnamon, cardamon. Fry until fragrant.
  2. Add rice and fry until covered and translucent.
  3. Crush or pound saffron to release flavors.
  4. Meanwhile bring saffron and water/stock in milk pan. When nearly boiling ad to rice. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.71 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.86g 4%
Cholesterol 6.31mg 2%
Sodium 1.8mg 0%
Potassium 15.71mg 0%
Total Carbs 16.7g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 1.26g 3%
Iron 16.7mg 93%
Calcium 8.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.26 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.24g 4%
Cholesterol 4.95mg 2%
Sodium 1.41mg 0%
Potassium 12.32mg 0%
Total Carbs 13.1g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 2%
Protein 0.99g 3%
Iron 13.1mg 93%
Calcium 6.6mg 1%

* 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

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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