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Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas Recipe

Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups basmati rice ( available at indian markets , specialty foods stores and some supermarkets)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 tsp cumin seeds
12 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
6 whole cardamom pods
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup raisins

Directions:

Rinse rice under cold running water. Place rice in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; sauté until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Add peas to rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	340.28 Kcal (1425 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.64g	23%
Cholesterol	5.55mg	2%
Sodium	435.05mg	18%
Potassium	292.87mg	6%
Total Carbs	48.34g	16%
Sugars	3.52g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.41g	18%
Protein	7.76g	16%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	33.8mg	188%
Calcium	59.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.8 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.47g	23%
Cholesterol	1.69mg	2%
Sodium	132.71mg	18%
Potassium	89.34mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.75g	16%
Sugars	1.07g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.35g	18%
Protein	2.37g	16%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	14%
Iron	10.3mg	188%
Calcium	18.1mg	6%

* 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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