Rice Pilaf with Fruit and Nuts
Calories: 16
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
This fragrant basmati rice pilaf with fruit and nuts is the perfect rice to dress a dinner table. Jeweled with almond, cashews, raisins, apricots and lightly flavored with spices of cinnamon and cardamom. Serve it on its own or alongside other main courses for a festive flare. This simple and easy rice takes only 20 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (400 g) Rice Basmati or long grain rice
- 2 tbsp (60 g) Butter
- 2 tbsp Oil
- ½ cup Almonds
- ½ cup (65 g) Cashew nuts
- ½ cup (70 g) Raisins
- ½ cup (65 g) Dried Apricot or Cranberries
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- ½ tsp Ginger grated
- 1 cup Onion chopped fine
- 3 ½ cups (800 ml) Stock chicken or vegetable
- ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
- 2 sprigs Mint chopped
- 2 inch Cinnamon stick
- 3 pods Cardamoms or 1/4 tsp cardamon powder
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 Star anise optional
Instructions
- Clean, rinse and soak rice in water for 30 mins. Drain and set aside. Pro tip - Soaking the rice will ensure even cooking and make very fluffy rice.2 cups Rice
- In a skillet, heat oil and butter. Saute the whole spices for a minute. Then, add the nuts and fruits – saute for two minutes on low until lightly toasted.2 tbsp Butter, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ cup Almonds, ½ cup Cashew nuts, ½ cup Raisins, ½ cup Dried Apricot, 2 inch Cinnamon, 3 pods Cardamoms, 2 Bay leaves, 1 Star anise
- Then, add in the onions and saute until the onions are translucent. Followed by garlic and ginger.1 tsp Garlic , ½ tsp Ginger , 1 cup Onion
- Add the rice and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted. Add the stock or broth and bring to a boil.3 ½ cups Stock
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook on low for 20 minutes. After 20 mins, turn the heat off and keep covered for 10 minutes more. Pro tip- I like to use a timer to make sure I do not overcook the rice. Letting the rice rest for 10 minutes will ensure fluffy rice.
- Add the chopped cilantro and mint. Fluff the rice with a fork.¼ cup Cilantro, 2 sprigs Mint
- Serve hot.
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