SAFFRON RICE WITH RAISINS AND CASHEWS

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Basmati rice is simmered with clarified butter, cloves, raisins and cashews to create this authentic, slightly sweet taste of India.

Provided by DONNALOVESCHEESE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups water
1 cup Basmati rice
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons clarified butter
1 pinch saffron
6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons raisins
¼ cup cashews
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and add the clarified butter.
  • Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
  • To the rice add the saffron, cloves, raisins and cashews. Stir well, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 13 g

MD Sakib Sheikh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the saffron gives the rice a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.


dewanre_133
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


De'Andre Walker
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mo McLearie
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kelsey Gorrell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the saffron gives the rice a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrew Beckham
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Monde Sphesihle
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This recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohammed Tantawi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Taswar Abbas
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch, and the saffron gives the rice a beautiful golden color. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Hassan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sakib Hossain
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


bryan fasetire
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The rice was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


abu zafor
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins and cashews added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.