Almond Rice

A lovely little rice recipe ideal with milk curries such as Korma. From curryfrenzy.com

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup basmati rice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 5  bay leaves
• 2  green cardamom pods
• 1⁄4 onion, finely chopped
•  vegetable oil, for frying
• 1⁄4 cup  ground almonds
• 1  tablespoon  sliced almonds
• 600  ml water

Directions

1. Basmati rice must be used for this recipe.
2. Salt the water in a large pan, bring to the boil and add the basmati rice, turmeric, bay leaves and cardamoms.
3. Cook for 8 minutes, drain and leave to cool for 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil and fry the onion until translucent.
5. Stir in the rice, raisins and almonds, and stir fry until piping hot.
6. Serve garnished with the flaked almonds.