Basmati rice with raisins and nuts
Dish: Side
Number: 4
Basmati rice is characterized for being a long grain rice, it is very appreciated due to its exquisite fragrances and flavor, the origin of basmati rice is in India and Pakistan, its grain is characterized for being longer than wide, even at the time of cooking, they become longer, it is a type of rice that is not sticky at all, on the contrary, it is very loose.
Today we prepare a basmati rice with raisins and walnuts, very simple to prepare, it is also super rich, raisins and nuts add more flavor and texture, making this rice even more delicious, follow our step by step videos, where we will teach you in detail, how to prepare it and if you have questions or doubts, leave us your comment and we will be happy to answer you.
Ingredients to prepare Basmati rice with raisins and nuts
- 300 g. (10.5 oz / 0.66 lb) basmati rice
- 650 ml (22 oz) vegetable stock
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
- 50 g. (1.75 oz / 0.11 lb) raisins
- 50 g. (1.75 oz / 0.11 lb) walnuts
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil
How To Make Basmati rice with raisins and nuts
Step 1: We begin the preparation of our basmati rice with walnuts and raisins, for this, we place the rice in a colander, we take it under the tap and wash it very well until the water comes out completely clear.
Step 2: In a pot with a little olive oil and medium heat, we will add the onion, garlic and cook for 3 minutes, then add the rice and stir, then add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon stick and stir again until the rice takes completely a yellow color, let it cook for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add the vegetable broth (hot) and when it starts to boil, cook for 4 minutes, then cover the pot, lower the heat and cook for 8 more minutes or until the water has evaporated.
Step 4: After 8 minutes, add the raisins, stir and let cook 2 more minutes, then remove from heat, add the walnuts, mix well and we have ready our rich basmati rice with raisins and walnuts, enjoy it.
Tips for preparing Basmati rice with raisins and nuts
It is important to respect the cooking time of basmati rice, so that it is perfect and just right.
What can we accompany Basmati rice with raisins and nuts?
This basmati rice with raisins and walnuts is perfect to accompany Indian dishes such as butter chicken or chicken korma.
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