Recipe: Basmati Rice with Nuts & Spices

Basmati Rice with Nuts & Spices is a great, flavorful pairing for grilled chicken or pork tenderloin.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped unsalted cashews
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup golden raisins (optional)
• salt, freshly ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
3. Add onion and garlic, and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add nuts and rice; stir to coat.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
5. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole lightly coated with cooking spray or oil and bake, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Makes 6 servings.

Source: The Big Book of Potluck, by Maryana Vollstedt.