Curried Basmati Rice and Apple Pilaf Recipe

Name: Curried Basmati Rice and Apple Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup basmati rice*; 1 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; *Available at Indian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup basmati rice*
1 Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, chopped
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
*Available at Indian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

1
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
4
Stir in rice, apple, apricots, cinnamon stick, ginger, curry powder and salt.
5
Add 2 cups water and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Season to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired.
9
Transfer pilaf to bowl.
10
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

359

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 cup basmati rice*, and more.

Yes, Curried Basmati Rice and Apple Pilaf falls under the General 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.

Curried Basmati Rice and Apple Pilaf

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