Basmati Rice Salad

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear and drained well
  2. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  3. 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  4. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  5. 1 cinnamon stick
  6. 1 bay leaf
  7. 2 cloves
  8. 1 cardamom pod
  9. 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  10. 3 1/2 cups boiling water
  11. 1/2 cup golden raisins
  12. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  13. 1/2 cup cashews

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add the boiling water and raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the water come back to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat and let cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, fold in cashews and reseason with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 606
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 99 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 14 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 901 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 606
Total Fat 19 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 99 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugar 14 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 901 mg

 

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