Raisins Saffron Rice

• 1 cup of jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp olive or corn oil
• 1 large red onion 
• 1 chicken breast sliced to small pieces
• 1 garlic piece (dice)
• 1/2 cup raisin
• 1 tbsp red paprika powder
• 1 tsp black paper
• 2 pinches of saffron
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tbsp ginger power
• 1 pinch of parsley for garnish

1 First heat up the oil in the cook pot. Slice the red onion and garlic first and then the chicken breast to small pieces.

2 Once the oil is heated add the onion, garlic and the chicken.

3 Lower the heat and let fry for 5 minutes.

4 Add the all the mentioned spices to the cooker and blend with the wooden spoon.

5 Add a 1/2 cup of water and the raisin then wait for 3 minutes.

6 Now you can add two and 1/2 cups of water and let it boil.

7 Reduce the heat to medium , add the rice and simmer for 20- 25 minutes. Depends on the quality/brand of jasmine rice you have. 

8 Decorate with parsley and serve it.

Notes: 

 1 cup of Jasmine rice 

Calories: 205

Protein: 4.2g

Carbohydrate: 44.5g

Total Fat: 0.44g

Fiber: 0.63g

1/2 cup raisins

Calories

217

Fat

0.33g

Carbs

57.41g

Protein

2.23g

1 red onion 

Calories

48

Fat

0.09g

Carbs

11.63g

Protein

1.06g