Rice Pilaf with Nuts and Dried Fruit
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(46)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 1/3 cup pistachios (, shelled)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 small onion (, finely chopped)
- 1 cup (180g) uncooked basmati rice (, (Note 1)
- 1 3/4 cups (435ml) vegetable or chicken broth / stock
- 1/2 cup dried sultanas or raisins
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- Finely chopped parsley (, optional garnish)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Place dry, oil free large saucepan or small skillet over medium high heat.
Step 2
Add almonds and pistachios. Toast lightly, shaking the pan, until the nuts smell amazing. Remove immediately.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, saute until translucent.
Step 4
Add rice and stir for 30 seconds or until mostly translucent.
Step 5
Add Spices, stir. Add broth, sultanas and apricots, stir.
Step 6
Cover with lid, bring to simmer then immediately turn heat down to medium low (low for strong ovens).
Step 7
Cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed (tilt pot to check). Then remove pot from the stove (still covered) and leave, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
Step 8
Remove lid, use fork to fluff rice. Add most of the nuts, toss.
Step 9
Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with remaining nuts and a little sprinkle of parsley if using. Serve!
Step 10
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