Basmati Rice With Nuts And Spices

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.