BASMATI RICE WITH RAISINS, NUTS AND PEAS

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Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Raisin     Almond     Cashew     Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups basmati rice (available at Indian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
12 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
6 whole cardamom pods
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under cold running water. Place rice in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; sauté until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Add peas to rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.

SuMi Duvenhage
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This was my first time making this recipe and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Steven Ziegler
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of nuts and raisins to change up the flavor.


Eugene Ridky Junior
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


prijma dahal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover nuts and raisins. I always have some leftover nuts and raisins in my pantry and this is a delicious way to use them up.


Evan Hook
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I love the addition of peas to this recipe. It gives the rice a nice pop of color and flavor.


Kemar Richardson
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This recipe is a great side dish for any meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Minenhle Sekzo
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I made this recipe in my rice cooker and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and the raisins, nuts, and peas were cooked evenly.


Mnaseer naseer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in the fridge and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Jahangir Kazal
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I used a different type of nuts than the recipe called for and it turned out great. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients to find your favorite combination.


JAHIDUL ALAM
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The rice was still delicious.


Oscariter Nob
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Akbar MaX
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This was my first time making basmati rice and it turned out great! The raisins, nuts, and peas added a nice touch.


Andrea Bearden
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.


Jibon deb
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! The rice was cooked perfectly and the raisins, nuts, and peas added a delicious sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.