Description
A flavorful Middle Eastern dish featuring rice, dried fruit, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add water, dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of dried fruit based on your preference.
- Serve with yogurt for added creaminess.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Middle Eastern Rice, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Basmati Rice