Savory Curried Rice With Dried Fruit |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This rice not only looks beautiful, but it's bursting with savory flavors, and your house will smell delicious when you cook this. I made it my own by altering a few ingredients and adding others, but yield amount and cooking time/method are the same. I like to make the rice mix a day or two ahead to let all the flavors meld. This makes 2 batches of rice. Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked long grain rice |
1 cup dried mixed fruit (i use a mixture of dates, apricots, and cranberries) |
1 cup slivered almonds |
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup sultana |
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes |
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules |
4 teaspoons curry powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 1/2 cups water |
2 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. You can do this a day or two in advance to allow flavors to meld, but it's not necessary.
2. Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
3. Add 2 cups rice mix, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
4. NOTE: I make this a complete meal by adding cooked chicken thighs. You can store this rice mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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