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.
Ingredients For Persian Rice Pilaf with Saffron Recipe
1.5 cup Basmati rice
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 Onion chopped
0.25 cup Coarsely chopped apricots
0.5 inch One cinnamon stick
2 Cardamom pods lightly bruised
4 cup Boiling water
2 tablespoon Butter
2 tablespoon Plain yogurt
pinch A small pinch of saffron threads
1 teaspoon Powdered turmeric
1 teaspoon Paprika
Salt
0.25 cup Finely chopped spring onions
0.25 cup Pomegranate seeds
Nutrition value
259
calories per serving
6 g Fat5 g Protein45 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
6 g Fat
5 g Protein
45 g Carbs
5 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
45 g
Protein
5 g
Fiber
5 g
Fats
Fat
6 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
46 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
196 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
27 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
9 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
42 mg
Manganese
1 mg
Phosphorus
72 mg
Selenium
3 mcg
Zinc
1 mg
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
