Saffron-Infused Rice with Almonds and Cashews

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Basmati rice cooked with saffron and toasted nuts, offering a fragrant, nutty side dish. This Indian recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs basmati rice, water, saffron threads for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium pot, combine 2 cups basmati rice, 2.5 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt, and saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  3. Step 3: While rice cooks, melt 2 tbsp ghee in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp slivered almonds and 2 tbsp chopped cashews, and toast for 3 minutes until golden.
  4. Step 4: Fluff rice with a fork, then stir in toasted almonds and cashews. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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