Curried rice

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsBasmati rice, white or brown
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonGround cardamom (or seeds of cardamom pods, crushed)
½teaspoonTurmeric
1teaspoonSalt
½cupSlivered almonds
½cupRaisins
4cupsBoiling water
1cupGreen peas, fresh or frozen

Directions

Toast the rice in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to become opaque and somewhat chalky in appearance. Add remaining ingredients, except peas, and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and cook until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed (20 minutes for white rice, 60 minutes for brown rice).

Stir in the peas just before serving (a few minutes sooner if you're using fresh peas).

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