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Turmeric Saffron Rice

45 min
15 min prep
30 min cook

Serves 6

Unsaved Turmeric Saffron Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup White onions, diced
  • 0.5 oz Saffron, approximately 1 large pinch
  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 cups Water, or broth of your choice for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Cut a piece of parchment paper in a circle to fit a medium-size pot with a tight fitting lid. Set aside.
  2. Place pot over medium heat. When pan is hot, add ghee and oil.
  3. Once ghee is melted and bubbling, add onions, saffron, cumin seeds, turmeric and a large pinch of salt. Sauté until onions are just soft then add rice.
  4. Stir-fry rice for about 3 to 5 minutes or until rice begins to turn opaque and starts to toast slightly. Add water or broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Once liquid comes to a simmer, turn heat down to low, and place circular piece of parchment paper directly on top of water and rice.
  6. Place lid on pot and cook for at least 20 minutes. Parchment paper will allow rice to steam and cook more evenly by trapping heat and moisture.
  7. Once rice is cooked, turn off heat and remove parchment. Fluff rice with a fork and season to taste as needed.

Nutrition

35gCarbs
9gFat
3gProtein

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories220
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 9g
    • 14%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 3.5g
    • 18%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 10mg
    • 3%
  • Sodium
    • 10mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 35g
    • 12%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 2g
  • Sugars
    • 1g
  • Protein
    • 3g
  • Vitamin C
    • 6%
  • Calcium
    • 2%
  • Iron
    • 15%
  • Vitamin A
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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