Basmati Rice Salad Recipe

• 2 c. Basmati rice rinsed till water runs clear, and liquid removed well
• 3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 1 lrg Onion thinly sliced
• 2 x Garlic cloves minced
• 1 x Cinnamon stick
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 2 whl cloves
• 1 x Cardamom pod
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 3 1/2 c. Boiling water
• 1/2 c. Golden brown raisins Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. Cashews

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add in the onions and garlic and cook till soft.
2. Add in the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add in the boiling water and raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Let the water come back to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat and let cook for 12 to 15 min.
5. Remove from heat and let sit 10 min.
6. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, mix in cashews and reseason with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve at room temperature.
8. This recipe yields 4 servings.

basmati rice, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cumin, boiling water, golden brown raisins salt, cashews

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basmati-rice-salad-80268 (may not work)