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| Serving size: | | 2/3 cup |
| Recipe category: | | Side Dishes |
| Prep time: | | 35 min |
| Cook time: | | 25 min |
| Difficulty: | | Easy |
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| Calories: | | 268 (13% DV) |
| Fat: | | 11g (18% DV) |
| Carbohydrates: | | 39g (13% DV) |
| Protein: | | 5g (11% DV) |
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Description: From Food & Drink, Winter 2010 by Marilyn Bentz-Crowly
Excellent with Curry Chicken Burgers with Apple Chutney (recipe added to FitClick)
Ingredients: Makes 6 servings (4-0/1 cups)
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Directions:
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Wash basmati rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs clean. Drain, turn into a bowl and add measured water. Soak 30 minutes; drain, reserving soaking water. Add saffron to reserved soaking water.
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Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon; saute 1 to 2 minutes. Add drained rice; saute 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add soaking water, including saffron, and currants. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat to very low and cover. Cook 15 minutes then turn off heat and let stand 10 minutes without removing top. Rice holds well for 30 to 60 minutes; stir in almonds when ready to serve.