SPICED RICE PILAF RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS: 1 C. brown basmati rice 1 Tbls. vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 whole cloves 1/8 tsp. salt 2 C. chicken broth 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1 Tbls. raisins 1 Tbls. almonds, blanched slivered, or 1 Tbls. pine nuts DIRECTIONS: Soak rice 2 hours to shorten cooking time; rinse and drain. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 Tbls. oil. Sauté onion and garlic until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; stir to coat. Add salt, broth. and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Discard cinnamon stick. Heat 1 tsp. oil. Add raisins and almonds; warm. Mix with rice and serve. CLick here to print the recipe : Try an other recipe: Back to home Random recipe Most popular recipes