Spiced Basmati Rice With Fruit And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Spiced Basmati Rice With Fruit And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee (see note); 1/2 cup onion, finely minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced; 3 whole cloves; 3 cardamom pods; one 2-inch cinnamon stick; 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (see note); 2 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup finely dried apricot, diced; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; coarse salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons ghee (see note)
1/2 cup onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
3 whole cloves
3 cardamom pods
one 2-inch cinnamon stick
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground turmeric (see note)
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup finely dried apricot, diced
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
coarse salt

1
Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, garlic, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the rice and turmeric and continue to saute for about 3 minutes, or until the rice is shiny.
2
Raise the heat and add the water, coconut milk and salt. Bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes; then stir in the raisins and apricots. Cover again and cook, without lifting the lid, for 10 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and, without lifting the lid, allow the rice to steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in the pine nuts. Remove the whole spices if you wish before serving.

571

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons ghee (see note), 1/2 cup onion, finely minced, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Basmati Rice With Fruit And Pine Nuts 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.

Spiced Basmati Rice With Fruit And Pine Nuts

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