Indian Style Saffron Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    220 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian Style Saffron Rice

Indian Style Saffron Rice is a naturally gluten free side dish with authentic Indian flavors and a spectacular color!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (heaping) brown mustard seeds
  • 1 Tbsp (heaping) coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp (heaping) turmeric
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 pinches saffron threads
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/3 cup pistachios raw
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
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Instructions

  1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil, and add the mustard seeds and coriander seeds. Cook them, swirling in the oil, until they start to pop and become fragrant. Don’t let them burn, just toast.
  2. Stir in the turmeric. Then add in the rice. Stir the rice until it is completely coated with all the spices, and let it toast for a minute, on a moderate heat.
  3. Add in the water and the the saffron threads, crushing them as you scatter them in, salt and pepper. When the water boils, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 12 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
  4. Take the rice off the heat, add in the nuts and raisins on top of the rice, but don’t stir. Keep covered and let sit another 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the rice, add more salt and pepper if necessary, and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.03g Sodium 201mg (8%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 31IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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