Golden rice pilaf with dried fruit and almonds

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Step 1

Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

Ingredient

Ground turmeric

0.5 teaspoon 0.5 teaspoon
Garlic,

2 cloves 2 cloves
Finely chopped yellow onions

0.5 cup 70 cup
Sliced or slivered almonds,

0.25 cup 30 cup
⅓ cup dried fruit,

47 47
Basmati rice

1.5 cups 300 cups
Ground cinnamon

0.25 teaspoon 0.25 teaspoon
Salt

1.25 teaspoon 1.25 teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper

0.25 teaspoon 0.25 teaspoon
Water

2.25 cups 540 cups
Ground cumin

0.5 teaspoon 0.5 teaspoon
Unsalted butter

3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons

Golden rice pilaf with dried fruit and almonds

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