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Title: Basmati Rice with Raisins Nuts & Peas
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Yield: 6 Servings
2 c Basmati rice
Water to cover
4 c Water
2 tb Vegetable oil
2 sm Onions; thinly sliced
2 ts Cumin seeds
12 Whole black peppercorns
8 Whole cloves
6 Whole cardamom pods
3 Bay leaves
1 Stick cinnamon
4 c Water
1/4 c Whipping cream
1 ts Salt
1/4 ts Saffron threads
1 1/2 c Frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c Chopped almonds
1/4 c Chopped cashews
1/4 c Raisins
Rinse rice under cold water. Place in large bowl
and add water to cover by 3". Let stand 20 minutes
and then drain.
Saute onion in oil until golden, about 8 minutes.
Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay
leaves and cinnamon; saute until onions are brown,
about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and stir about 4
minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and
saffron. Boil; reduce heat to low, cover almost
completely and simmer until liquid is absorbed,
about 20 minutes.
Add peas to rice, cover and simmer until tender,
about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper;
sprinkle with nuts and raisins.
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