INDIAN BASMATI With DRY FRUITS

Submitted by clubfoody

"This recipe puts a delicious twist on “every day” rice. It’s visually appealing, making it hard to resist! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoeZOnO7O50"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1⁄4 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon peppercorn
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1 medium cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 small garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, cold
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried raisins
• 1⁄4 cup chopped dried apricot

directions

1. Put rice in a colander sitting over a bowl and rinse it, swishing around, until the water runs clear, about 4 to 5 times; set aside to drain.
2. In a medium pot over medium heat, add oil, whole mixed peppercorns, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Stir spices to wake them up, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove peppercorns and pods, leaving the cinnamon stick behind.
3. To this, add butter and when it’s melted and starts to sizzle, throw in onions and red peppers; sauté until soft about 2 minutes. Add cumin, turmeric and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
4. Pour in chicken broth and then add rice; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add dried raisins and dried apricots; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is all absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and add toasted nuts; cover again and let it sit for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and gently fluff rice with a fork before serving.