Jeweled Rice

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5.0

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    524 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Jeweled Rice

Elevate your dinner table with a vibrant rice dish bursting with exotic flavors and colorful jewels. This recipe combines aromatic spices, crunchy nuts, and luscious fruits for a tantalizing blend of sweet and savory.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 250 g rice Basmati
  • 400 ml water
  • 50 ml oil
  • 1 onion Finely chopped
  • 1 carrot Peeled and julienne
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin powder
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder

Fruit and Nut Mixture

  • 50 g butter Unsalted
  • 30 g pistachios Unsalted
  • 30 g almonds Slivered
  • 30 g raisins
  • 30 g pomegranate Seeds

Saffron Mixture

  • ¼ tsp saffron Threads
  • 50 ml water
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice in cold water and set aside.
  2. Place saffron in a small bowl and add 50ml hot water and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and cook until soft and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. Add the turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  5. Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pan, along with 400ml of water. Stir well to combine and reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  7. In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pistachios, almonds, pomegranate seeds, and raisins, and toast, stirring occasionally until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Stir the fruit and nut mixture into the cooked rice and drizzle the saffron mixture over the rice.
  9. Place a clean kitchen towel over the pot, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and secure loose edges of the towel on top of the lid.
  10. Cook until pot begins to steam, 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to very low and cook, without stirring, until rice is tender.

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  • Nutritional facts:
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Potassium 343mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 3567IU (71%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 3567IU 71%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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