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Basmati Rice Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 c Unsalted whole cashews
  • 1 ts Salt
  • 20 Whole cloves
  • 1 3/4 c Chicken stock
  • 1/3 c Golden raisins
  • 4 tb Unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 c Basmati rice; rinsed, soaked
  • 3 tb sliced onion
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks; 3" each, halved

Directions
  • Step #1 Cover the rice in cold water, & strain it through a sieve; repeat until the water runs clear; cover with clear cold water, & soak for 30 mins.
  • Step #2 Let rice drain through a sieve & then sit an extra 30 mins.
  • Step #3 In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat, & saute the cloves, & cinnamon until the mixture begins to brown, onions, about 6 to 8 mins.
  • Step #4 Add the rice, chicken stock (just enough to cover the rice), & salt; bring to a boil.
  • Step #5 Cover tightly, & let simmer over low heat/flame for 15 mins, or until the rice is tender & fluffy.
  • Step #6 Mix in the cashews & the golden raisins just before serving.
  • Step #7 Makes 4 servings.
  • Step #8 Cuisine: "Indian".
  • Enjoy the Basmati Rice recipe

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