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Basmati Pilaf with Almonds and Raisins (From Mellow Yellow, 5/07) |
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| Category: | side dishes |
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| Source: | Joe George |
| Prep Time: | 30 minutes |
| Number of Servings: | makes 6 cups |
| Ingredients: | 2 tablespoons clarified butter 1/2 cup diced onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups Basmati rice or other long grain rice 3 cups hot chicken broth 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup toasted almonds |
| Directions: | Heat the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion and garlic; saute over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the saffron, salt, and pepper; saute another minute. Stir in the rice and broth. Cover the pot and for 15 minutes. Remove the rice from the stove and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins and toast-ed almonds. |
