RANI'S RICE PILAF

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1 cinnamon stick
5 green cardamom pods
2 1/2 cups Basmati or other long grain rice
4 1/2 cups water
Salt, to taste
1/2 to 1 cup golden raisins, if desired

Steps:

  • In a saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Add the gingerroot, cinnamon stick, and cardamom, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until rice is coated with oil. Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Stir in raisins and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

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