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10Ingredients
900Calories
45Minutes
An Indian inspired rice dish featuring saffron and other fresh herbs. Made with basmati rice, this dish includes plump golden raisins for a burst of sweetness and sliced almonds for additional crunch.
Ingredients
- water (triple the amount of the rice)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 onion (medium)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 bay leaves (laurel)
- 500 grams basmati rice
- salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon saffron
- 75 grams flaked almonds
- 100 grams golden raisins
Directions
- Bring water to a boil.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
- When the onion begins to brown (keep stirring so that the garlic doesn't burn), add the rice, salt, and saffron. Mix everything, and let the rice fry for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- After this time, add a little boiling water to loosen the rice, and then the remaining water. Simmer until cooked. It is important the rice is not too soft.
- Remove rice from heat, and drain in a large colander. Rinse the rice with cold water, and let cool completely. When cold, put the rice in a serving bowl, and add the flaked almonds and raisins. Mix well to evenly distribute all the ingredients.
- Serve with meat or fish.
NutritionView more
900Calories
Sodium9%DV210mg
Fat58%DV38g
Protein27%DV14g
Carbs43%DV128g
Fiber20%DV5g
PER SERVING *
| Calories900Calories from Fat340 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Fat38g58% |
| Saturated Fat4.5g23% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol |
| Sodium210mg9% |
| Potassium520mg15% |
| Protein14g27% |
| Calories from Fat340 |
| % DAILY VALUE* |
| Total Carbohydrate128g43% |
| Dietary Fiber5g20% |
| Sugars17g34% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(2)
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Yummly User
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Babe 14 days ago
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Amazing!!, before adding raisins and almonds it tastes a bit bitter, but raisins make something amazing
Shelly P. 13 Jun 2015
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Great recipe. The whole family loved it! It was definitely a unique dish for us, but I always tell the kids to be open to trying to new things. We are all happy we did. I was a little skeptical about the raisins at first, but surprisingly enough they worked well with the almonds and the rice. I think the combination of everything provided for a great texture and really good flavor.
