Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Basmati rice is simmered with clarified butter, cloves, raisins and cashews to create this authentic, slightly sweet taste of India. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups water |
1 cup basmati rice |
1/4 cup white sugar |
2 teaspoons clarified butter |
1 pinch saffron |
6 whole cloves |
3 tablespoons raisins |
1/4 cup cashews |
1 teaspoon ground cardamom |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and add the clarified butter.
2. Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
3. To the rice add the saffron, cloves, raisins and cashews. Stir well, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
4. Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.
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