Rice Pilau for Korma Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter/Margarine | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 Medium | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5 gm) | |
| Whole cloves | 5 | |
| Cardamom seeds | 5 | |
| Cinnamon stick | 3 Inch | |
| Allspice | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Rice grain | 1 Pound | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Saffron | 1⁄3 Teaspoon | |
| Warm water | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Light raisins | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Dates | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Blanched almonds | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Pistachio nuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 462 Calories from Fat 159
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g28.3%
Saturated Fat 8 g40.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30.2 mg10.1%
Sodium 251.1 mg10.5%
Total Carbohydrates 69 g23%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 15.2 g
Protein 8 g15.8%
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 5.7%
Calcium 6.2% Iron 8.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add rice, and stir over low heat 5 minutes or until golden.
Add salt, saffron and sufficient water to cover rice by 2 inches.
Cover tightly, and steam over heat about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Stir in raisins, dates and nuts.
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