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.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

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Basmati Rice with Nuts and Dried Fruit

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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