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Bee Pollen & Saffron Basmati Rice

This single serving slightly sweet, fragrant basmati rice with bee pollen and saffron
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian Fusion
Keyword ayurvedic, Basmati, Bee Pollen, Rice, Saffron
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking 8 hours
Servings 1
Calories 562kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce pan with lid

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Ghee
  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice Rinsed 3 times and drained
  • 8 Almonds, peeled and chopped Soaked overnight in water
  • 1 tsp Bee pollen
  • 10 strands Saffron threads, torn
  • 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt, just a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Raisins, or other dried fruit (dates, figs) optional
  • 1 1/4 cup Water

Instructions

Soak the almonds

  • Saok the almonds overnight in the frig in water to cover

Prepare the rice

  • Drain, peel and chopped the almonds
  • Rinsed and drain the basmati rice, and put into a saucepan.
  • Add the ingredients - ghee, chopped almonds, bee pollen, saffron, salt and raisins (optional)
  • Heat and saute a bit, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the 1 1/4 cup water and cover tightly with a lid. Cook on low heat for 13 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Allow to sit about five minutes, then remove lid and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg