Sweet Saffron Rice

Ingredients

1 c basmati rice
1 pn saffron threads
1/4 c boiling water
2 c water
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 ts sea salt
1/2 c jaggery
1 ts cardamom seeds
1/4 c slivered almonds
1/4 c currants
2 tb canola oil
2 cups water
300 cal
4 prot
213 mg sod
54 carb
9 fat
mg chol
72 mg calcium

Instructions

HINT: Substitute 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup or 1/2 cup jaggery and reduce water or broth by 2 tablespoons.