Photo: Pille R. Priske
Saffron Steamed Plain Basmati Rice (Chelow) Recipe
8 ingredients
6 servings
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
535
Calories
22g
Protein
27g
Fat
52g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 9 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 0 |
| Nigella Seed | 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
- 4 cups long-grain basmati rice
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 cup butter or vegetable oil or
- (see note)
- 1 teaspoon ground saffron dissolved in 4 tablespoons hot water
- 1 teaspoon cumin or nigella seeds (optional)
Directions
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By chow ·
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