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Rice With Saffron and Nuts (Zaffrani Chaval) Recipe

Rice With Saffron and Nuts (Zaffrani Chaval) Recipe

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Rice With Saffron and Nuts (Zaffrani Chaval)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp black cumin seeds or 1 tsp cumin seed
2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch saffron
2 tbsp warm water
1/3 cup cashews or 1/3 cup pine nuts

Directions:

Heat the oil in a 6-quart saucepan. Test that it's hot enough by adding one seed; it should sizzle immediately. If not, wait until the oil is hotter before you add the remainder of the seeds and stir for 10 seconds.
Add rice. Stir and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. The rice will start to change color and become opaque.
Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil, turn down heat, cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat and fluff with fork.
Dissolve saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm water, then pour it in the center of the rice. Sprinkle nuts on top.
Wait for 5 minutes, then mix. Rice will have white and saffron-color grains mixed together - unless you have lame-o saffron like I had when I made the batch in the photos I uploaded. *lol*.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	239.29 Kcal (1002 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.86g	14%
Sodium	1157.08mg	48%
Potassium	245.92mg	5%
Total Carbs	35.63g	12%
Sugars	0.79g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	5%
Protein	4.78g	10%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	32.7mg	182%
Calcium	18.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	92.88 Kcal (389 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.44g	14%
Sodium	449.11mg	48%
Potassium	95.45mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.83g	12%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	5%
Protein	1.85g	10%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	19%
Iron	12.7mg	182%
Calcium	7.1mg	2%

* 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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