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Saffron Rice with Cashews and Raisins




Source of Recipe


Source: Quick from Scratch - Herbs


List of Ingredients




1 1/2 cups basmati rice

2 1/4 cups water

1 cinnamon stick, broken in half

5 cloves

2 bay leaves

1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts

1/4 cup raisins



Recipe



Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a medium saucepan with the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, saffron, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, without removing the lid, for 10 minutes. With a fork, gently stir in the butter, cashews, and raisins.