Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds

Takes 35 minutes | Serves 4 |

Ingredients

300 g basmati rice
42 g unsalted butter
70 g yellow onions
0.5 tsp ground cumin
0.5 tsp ground turmeric
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cloves garlic
532 ml water
1.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
47 g dried fruit
30 g almonds

Steps

Preparation

• Place the rice in a medium bowl, covering it with water by about 5 cm. Swish gently, then drain. Repeat until water runs almost clear.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium-low. Cook the onions until softened, then add cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic until fragrant.
• Add rice, stirring for 3 minutes. Pour in water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Off the heat, sprinkle dried fruit on the rice, cover for 10 minutes. Mix in toasted almonds, fluff with a fork, and serve.