Categories: Rice, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup slivered almond
• 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.

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