Basmati Rice With Nuts and Spices

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Basmati rice has a fragrant aroma, nutlike flavor, and a firm consistency."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds
• 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
3. Add in the nuts and rice; stir to coat.
4. Add in the broth and spices; bring mixture to a boil.
5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
6. Add in parsley, lemon juice, raisins, and salt/pepper to taste; fluff with a fork.

Reviews

[August Midge]

Loved it!

 

[gerbera]

Thankyou NurseDi.Apart from using all cashews and no raisins, I followed the recipe exactly. It was a good, easy to make, basic pilaf recipe. I found the butter too rich so will substitute olive oil next time. I used 1/2 tsp salt but think it needs 3/4-1 tsp. I also think it needs a stronger injection of spices.