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Basmati Rice With Raisins, Nuts And Peas
Ingredients
- 2 c. Basmati rice
- 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
- 2 sm Onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 12 whl black peppercorns
- 8 whl cloves
- 6 whl cardamom pods
- 3 x Bay leaves
- 1 x Cinnamon stick
- 4 c. Water
- 1/4 c. Whipping cream
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Saffron threads
- 1 1/2 c. Frzn peas
- 1/4 c. Minced almonds
- 1/4 c. Minced cashews
- 1/4 c. Raisins
Directions
- Rinse rice under cool running water. Place rice in large bowl. Add in sufficient water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand 20 min. Drain.
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add in onions; saute/fry till golden brown, about 8 min. Add in cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; saute/fry till onions are brown, about 4 min.
- Add in rice to spices and stir 2 min. Add in 4 c. water, cream, salt and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook till almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 min.
- Add in peas to rice. Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 5 min.
- Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.
- cardamom and cloves. They are not meant to be eaten, so throw away them when serving the rice.
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