Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice uncooked or other long grain rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cooking; 1 small onions thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger minced; 2 teaspoons garlic minced; 2 each jalapeno pepper or serrano chiles, minced; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch white pepper; 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, or water; 1/4 cup apricots dried, diced; 1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped toasted; 1/4 cup cashew nuts toasted; 1/4 cup prunes pitted, chopped; 2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped; 2 tablespoons coconut toasted; 1/4 cup plum sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups basmati rice uncooked or other long grain rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil cooking
1 small onions thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
2 teaspoons garlic minced
2 each jalapeno pepper or serrano chiles, minced
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch white pepper
3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, or water
1/4 cup apricots dried, diced
1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped toasted
1/4 cup cashew nuts toasted
1/4 cup prunes pitted, chopped
2 tablespoons scallions, spring or green onions chopped
2 tablespoons coconut toasted
1/4 cup plum sauce

1
Soak the rice in water to cover for 30 minutes; drain.
2
Heat a 3 quart pan over medium high heat until hot Add the oil and the onion.
3
Cook, stirring until the onion is lightly browned, about 1 minute.
4
Add the ginger, garlic, chiles, garam masala, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 seconds.
5
Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the mixture is well coated with the oil, about 1 minute.
6
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
7
Cook, uncovered, over medium high heat until the liquid drops to the level of the rice.
8
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on low until the rice is tender, about 15 mins.
9
Remove the rice to a serving platter.
10
Sprinkle the apricots, nuts, prunes, green onion and coconut over the rice.
11
Serve with the plum sauce on the side.
12
Note: Can substitute raisins for prunes.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice uncooked or other long grain rice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cooking, 1 small onions thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon ginger minced, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit

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