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Basmati Rice with Cinnamon Saffron Recipe

Basmati Rice with Cinnamon Saffron Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp saffron threads
3 tbsp hot milk
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp sugar
2 cups basmati rice
2 tbsp corn , peanut , or olive oil , or ghee
2 medium cinnamon sticks
2 2/3 cups water
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Place the saffron on a piece of foil. Fold some of the foil over the saffron and crush it with a rolling pin or wooden potato masher. Put the crushed saffron in a small cup. Add the hot milk, cardamom, and sugar. Mix with a toothpick or the handle of a small spoon and set aside for 3 hours.
Put the rice in a bowl and wash in several changes of water. Drain, add fresh water to cover generously, and leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain.
Pour the oil in a heavy, lidded pan that will just hold the cooked rice comfortably and set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, put in the cinnamon sticks. Stir for 10 seconds, then add the rice. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir the rice around until the grain look translucent, about 2 minutes. Add 2 2/3 cups of water and the salt. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce the heat to very, very low and cook for 25 minutes. Turn off the heat. Lift the lid and quickly dribble the saffron milk in any haphazard pattern. Quickly cover again and leave for 10 minutes. Mix the rice very delicately with a slotted spoon before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	221.72 Kcal (928 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.48g	2%
Cholesterol	0.94mg	0%
Sodium	590.69mg	25%
Potassium	82mg	2%
Total Carbs	49.88g	17%
Sugars	1.47g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.49g	6%
Protein	4.19g	8%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	47.4mg	263%
Calcium	30.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.17 Kcal (315 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.5g	2%
Cholesterol	0.32mg	0%
Sodium	200.25mg	25%
Potassium	27.8mg	2%
Total Carbs	16.91g	17%
Sugars	0.5g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	6%
Protein	1.42g	8%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	16.1mg	263%
Calcium	10.3mg	3%

* 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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