Directions:
- Rinse rice in 2-4 changes of cold water, until it runs clear. Set aside.
- Soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons boiling water.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add rice, reduce heat to low and saute 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice is opaque, is beginning to smell nutty and is just beginning to turn a little golden.
- Add bay leaves and raisins to pot. Pour in the boiling broth and stir in the salt and saffron.
- Cover tightly and simmer 20-25 minutes. or until rice is cooked and all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then turn out into a serving dish. Remove and discard cardamom pods, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 338.24 Kcal (1416 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 92.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.3g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 11.41mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1025.27mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 393.49mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 59.01g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 11.61g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.56g | 14% | |
| Protein | 6.76g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 33.3mg | 185% | |
| Calcium | 45.1mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 137.54 Kcal (576 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 37.69 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.19g | 16% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.64mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 416.92mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 160.01mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.99g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 4.72g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.45g | 14% | |
| Protein | 2.75g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 13.5mg | 185% | |
| Calcium | 18.3mg | 5% | |
* 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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