Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts
This slightly sweet rice makes a delicious accompaniment to any Indian entree.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2
- 1teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely minced
- 1⁄4cup dried apricot, chopped
- 1teaspoon curry powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄8teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄16teaspoon ground cloves
- 2cups water
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 2
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DIRECTIONS
- Wash the rice and soak if desired. If you are using a rice other than basmati, skip this step.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
- Add ginger root. Continue to cook 2 minutes more.
- Add apricots and spices, along with about a tbsp of water. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding small amounts of water if necessary, about a tbsp at a time to prevent sticking.
- Add water starting with the rice soaking water if you are using soaked basmati rice, and adding enough tap water to equal the 2 cups. Add salt.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. When water boils again, stir, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl and top with peanuts.
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