Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews
  • 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


  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.

05/11/2018
Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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