Exotic Saffron Rice Delight with Cashews and Raisins
A fragrant and exotic dish of saffron-infused basmati rice with a delightful crunch of cashews and sweet bursts of raisins.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | basmati rice |
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| 2 ¼ | water |
| 1 | cinnamon stick, broken in half |
| 5 | cloves |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| ¼ | teaspoon crumbled saffron thread |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | tablespoons butter, softened |
| ¼ | cup chopped cashews |
| ¼ | cup raisins |
Instructions
| 1. | After cooking, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, keeping the lid on, for an additional 10 minutes. |
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| 2. | Using a fork, delicately fold in the softened butter, chopped cashews, and plump raisins. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 384.1 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Fat | 11.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.6 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6.4 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița