Persian Rice Pilaf with Saffron Recipe
Recipe By Leites Culinaria
Basmati rice is first cooked, mixed with apricots, onion, saffron, cinnamon, and then fried to get a nice crust. pomegranate seeds give color and sassiness.
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40minsPrep
20minsCook
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20m.Cook
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Add to Shopping ListIngredients for Persian Rice Pilaf with Saffron Recipe
- 1/4 cup Basmati rice
- 0.33-1/2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.17 Onion chopped
- 1/25 cup Coarsely chopped apricots
- 0.08 inch One cinnamon stick
- 0.33-1/2 Cardamom pods lightly bruised
- 0.67 cup Boiling water
- 0.33 tablespoon Butter
- 0.33 tablespoon Plain yogurt
- pinch A small pinch of saffron threads
- 0.17 teaspoon Powdered turmeric
- 0.17 teaspoon Paprika
- As required Salt
- 1/25 cup Finely chopped spring onions
- 1/25 cup Pomegranate seeds
Nutrition
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259
calories per serving
6 g Fat5 g Protein45 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
- Fat6g
- Protein5g
- Carbs45g
- Fiber5g
MacroNutrients
- Carbs45g
- Protein5g
- Fiber5g
Fats
- Fat6g
Vitamins & Minerals
- Calcium46mg
- Iron2mg
- Vitamin A196mcg
- Vitamin B1< 1mg
- Vitamin B2< 1mg
- Vitamin B31mg
- Vitamin B6< 1mg
- Vitamin B927mcg
- Vitamin B120mcg
- Vitamin C9mg
- Vitamin E1mg
- Copper< 1mcg
- Magnesium42mg
- Manganese1mg
- Phosphorus72mg
- Selenium3mcg
- Zinc1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
Recipe By Leites Culinaria