Saffron Rice with Raisins and Cashews

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

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 4

Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.