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Saffron Basmati Rice

The vivid flavor of this dish is a real treat — give it a try! Saffron is famously the most expensive spice, but it's a special one. Basmati cooked with it turns a beautiful golden color and tastes superb, with saffron lending it a distinctive aroma. Try making this delicious, original, colorful dish — you're sure to love it, especially if you're a fan of spices.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 11 % 5 g
Fats 26 % 12 g
Carbohydrates 64 % 30 g
248 kcal
GI: 7 / 93 / 0
    1. In a deep wok, melt the butter and add the cashews and peanuts. Fry until golden brown, then transfer to a plate. 2. Cover the saffron with the hot milk and let it steep for 15 minutes — the milk will turn a deep golden-yellow. 3. Rinse the rice well and soak it in cold water for 20 minutes. 4. Grate the ginger on a fine grater. 5. To the same hot pan, add the ginger, cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Toast them briefly to release their aroma. 6. Add the basmati to the pan and fry until it turns slightly translucent. 7. Pour in the saffron-milk mixture and the hot water, season with salt, and add the raisins. 8. Cook over moderate heat until the liquid has evaporated. 9. Top the cooked rice with the toasted nuts and the tofu cut into strips. Serve with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
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Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Whole cow's milk - 68  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.5% fat - 64  kcal/100g
  • Milk 3.2% fat - 60  kcal/100g
  • Milk 1.5% fat - 47  kcal/100g
  • Concentrated milk 7.5% fat - 140  kcal/100g
  • Milk 2.5% fat - 54  kcal/100g
  • Raw peanuts in the shell - 564  kcal/100g
  • Raw shelled peanuts - 568  kcal/100g
  • Boiled peanuts - 376  kcal/100g
  • Roasted peanuts in the shell - 582  kcal/100g
  • Roasted salted peanuts - 585  kcal/100g
  • Peanuts - 568  kcal/100g
  • Cloves - 323  kcal/100g
  • Ginger - 80  kcal/100g
  • Dried ginger - 347  kcal/100g
  • Pickled ginger - 51  kcal/100g
  • Cardamom - 311  kcal/100g
  • Bay leaf - 313  kcal/100g
  • Saffron - 310  kcal/100g
  • Cumin - 333  kcal/100g
  • Butter 82% - 734  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted dairy butter - 709  kcal/100g
  • Unsalted farmer's butter - 661  kcal/100g
  • Salted farmer's butter - 652  kcal/100g
  • Clarified butter - 869  kcal/100g
  • Raisins - 280  kcal/100g
  • Sultanas - 279  kcal/100g
  • Black peppercorns - 255  kcal/100g
  • Cashews - 561  kcal/100g
  • Water - 0  kcal/100g
  • Cilantro - 25  kcal/100g
  • Tofu - 72  kcal/100g
  • Basmati rice - 347  kcal/100g

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