Spicy Rice with Cashews

Serves 6
Time 30 min

This nutty, currant-studded rice is ideal for serving with vegetable or chicken curries. Using fragrant jasmine rice gives it an extra touch.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupbasmati or jasmine rice, rinsed well
    1 teaspoonghee or canola oil
    3 tablespoonsroasted, unsalted cashews
    1 teaspooncurry powder
    1/8 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoonground cloves
    1/8 teaspoonground coriander
    1/4 cupfrozen peas
    2 tablespoonsdried currants
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

Melt ghee in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 


Toast rice in ghee until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 


Add cashews, peas and currants; stir well. 


Add curry powder, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, 2 cups water and salt; stir again. 


Cover and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, until all water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

160

Total Fat

2.5g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

210mg

Total Carbohydrate

35g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

3g

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