Saffron Rice (kesar chaval) Recipe

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Saffron Rice (kesar chaval)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Wash rice til water runs clear, drain thoroughly
  2. Place saffron in bowl, add 3tbs boiling water to cover, let soak
  3. Using pan with tight-fitting lid, melt butter
  4. Add cinnamon stick & cloves and swirl
  5. Add onions, stir frequently and cook til soft and light golden brown
  6. Add rice and stir til grains are delicate golden color - do not brown
  7. Add 4c boiling water, brown sugar, salt, cardamom seeds, stir
  8. When pan has returned to a boil, add saffron & its' soaking water, stir
  9. Cover, reduce heat to lowest level, cook for 20-25min or until rice has absorbed all liquid
  10. Fluff with a fork before serving
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 168.72 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.35g 10%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 296.78mg 12%
Potassium 60.77mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.26g 9%
Sugars 2.64g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 2.15g 4%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 23.7mg 132%
Calcium 21.3mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.03 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.86g 10%
Cholesterol 6.88mg 5%
Sodium 133.74mg 12%
Potassium 27.38mg 1%
Total Carbs 12.28g 9%
Sugars 1.19g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 4%
Protein 0.97g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 3%
Iron 10.7mg 132%
Calcium 9.6mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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