Saffron Basmati Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cinnamon stick
5 green cardamom pods
5 whole cloves
1 cup white basmati rice
1 1/3 cups water
5 -7 tbsp sugar ( i only ever use 5)
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch saffron (1/8 tsp)
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nut, toasted

Directions:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, over medium high heat.
Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom and cloves.
Saute until the spices are aromatic, about 1 minute, then scoop out with a slotted spoon and discard.
Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring until the rice is evenly coated in oil, and beginning to toast, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the water, sugar, salt and saffron to the pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat to medium low, partially cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
Fully cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes longer, until water is completely absorbed.
Take pan off heat and let stand 5 minutes without removing lid.
Fluff with a fork and stir in the pistachios just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	222.77 Kcal (933 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.45g	11%
Sodium	292.61mg	12%
Potassium	100.19mg	2%
Total Carbs	37.83g	13%
Sugars	12.38g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	5%
Protein	3.31g	7%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	24mg	133%
Calcium	16.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.67 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.61g	11%
Sodium	180.83mg	12%
Potassium	61.92mg	2%
Total Carbs	23.38g	13%
Sugars	7.65g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	5%
Protein	2.05g	7%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	14.8mg	133%
Calcium	10.1mg	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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