Description
A delightful blend of basmati rice, spices, nuts, and dried fruits that brings warmth and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or apricots)
- 1/2 cup nuts (almonds or pistachios), chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Stir in the cumin and cinnamon, cooking for another minute.
- Add the rice, vegetable broth, dried fruits, and nuts, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes when sautéing the onion and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg