Friday, August 14, 2009

Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish


Ingredients
1 1/2 cups uncooked
basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium
onion, peeled and finely chopped
2
cinnamon sticks (whole, approx 2 inches each)
2
whole cloves
1
bay leaf
4 ounces
cashews (don't need to be whole)
2 ounces
sultanas (golden raisins)
1 teaspoon
salt

Directions

1) Wash the rice several times and let it soak for 30 minutes.
2) Drain the rice well in a sieve.
3) Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft.
4)Add all ingredients & spices, (except salt) to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.
5) Add 2 cups of water to the pan with salt and bring to a boil then cover tightly and.
6)turn the heat to low.
7)Simmer for 20 minutes, adding additional water during cooking, if necessary, until rice is tender and fluffy and all the water is absorbed.
8)Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.

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