SAFFRON RICE WITH RAISINS AND CASHEWS

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews image

Basmati rice is simmered with clarified butter, cloves, raisins and cashews to create this authentic, slightly sweet taste of India.

Provided by DONNALOVESCHEESE

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water
1 cup Basmati rice
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons clarified butter
1 pinch saffron
6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons raisins
¼ cup cashews
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

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.
Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
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.
Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 13 g