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Curry Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Raisins

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup rice
  • 1 cup yellow onions
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried sweetened cherries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric, ground 
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tbs ghee or olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan add, ghee or olive oil, with the chopped onions.
  2. Brown the onions in the saucepan for about 5-8 mins. 
  3. Add all the spices: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamon
  4. Brown for another 5 mins
  5. Then add the rice and stir for about 2 mins. to infuse the flavors.
  6. Add water and cover with a lid.
  7. Reduce the heat and let the rice simmer for about 15 mins. 
  8. Remove the lid, add the chopped peacans and raisins.
  9. Then continue cooking for 5 mins. or until all of the water is absorbed.

Notes

You may use any pre-mixed spice of Indian Curry blend of seasoning.
Optional: Serve with yogurt, or your favorite brand of chutney.