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Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas

17 ingredients 20 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

743
Calories
17g
Protein
34g
Fat
99g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 18 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Cashew 1 oz (28g / ~18 nuts) 157
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Seed not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 small onions thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 12 whole black peppercorns
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 6 whole cardamom pods
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen Peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/4 cup Raisins

Directions

1

Rinse rice under cold running water.

2

Place rice in large bowl.

3

Add enough water to cover by 3 inches.

4

Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.

5

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

6

Add onions

7

Sauté, until golden, about 8 minutes.

8

Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon

9

Sauté, until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.

10

Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes.

11

Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron.

12

Bring to boil.

13

Reduce heat to low.

14

Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

15

Add Peas to rice.

16

Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.

17

Season with salt and pepper.

18

Sprinkle with nuts and Raisins.

19

This side dish has whole peppercorns, cardamom and cloves. They are not meant

20

to be eaten, so discard them when serving the rice.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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