Saffron Rice Recipe (Indian Style)
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Dassana's Veg Recipes · by Dassana Amit★ 5.0 (11)

Saffron Rice Recipe (Indian Style)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 22%·PRO 13%
CARBS 72G66% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC71G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 14G29% OF CAL
8G SAT6G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron, ghee, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The subtle yellow rice pairs beautifully with curries and lentil dishes.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 3
  • 3 tablespoons ghee (or oil)
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds ((shahi jeera))
  • 2 to 3 green cardamoms
  • 1 tej patta ((indian bay leaf))
  • 1.5 inches cinnamon
  • 2 to 3 cloves
  • 1 single, thin strand of mace
  • 1.5 cups basmati rice
  • 2 to 3 generous pinches saffron ((kesar), not a chef's pinch but a pinch of the thumb and index finger)
  • 1 pinch turmeric (- optional)
  • 3 to 3.25 cups water (or as required)
  • salt (as required)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons coriander leaves (- chopped, or mint leaves for garnish - optional)
PREP
30M
SODIUM
399MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.