Spicy rice and nuts
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | tablespoons | Vegetable oil or ghee | 
| 1 | cup | Diced celery | 
| 1 | teaspoon | Asafetida | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Ginger, grated | 
| ¼ | teaspoon | Chili seeds | 
| 1 | teaspoon | Cumin seeds | 
| 1 | teaspoon | Garam masala | 
| 3 | cups | Long grain brown rice | 
| 4½ | cup | Water | 
| 1 | tablespoon | Soy sauce | 
| ¼ | cup | Raisins | 
| ⅛ | cup | Cashews, toasted | 
| ⅛ | cup | Peanuts, toasted | 
| ⅛ | cup | Sliced almonds, toasted | 
| ⅛ | cup | Sesame seeds, toasted | 
Directions
Saute first 3 ingredients together till celery and/or onion turns translucent.  Add the next 4 ingredients and fry till spices begin to turn brown and you can smell them in the air.  Add the rice and stir-fry till it begins to turn golden brown.  Then add the next 3 ingredients, mix well with spoon and bring to a boil.  Cover and turn heat down to medium-low so it maintains a gentle roiling boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.  Garnish with nuts and seeds before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings. 
Kathy Hoshijo, "Kathy Cooks -- Vegetarian, Low Cholesterol  Posted by Karen Mintzias
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