Lemon-Cashew Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice (14 ounces)
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup salted roasted cashews
- 1 cup drained canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add the rice and a generous pinch of salt and boil until barely al dente, about 15 minutes.
- Drain, shaking out the excess water.
- Return the rice to the pan.
- Cover tightly and cook over very low heat for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, cover and keep warm.
- In a large, deep nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the mustard seeds and cook over moderately high heat until they begin to pop, about 2 minutes.
- Add the onion, bay leaves and turmeric and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Add the cashews and chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and lemon juice and toss to combine.
- Discard the bay leaves.
- Serve hot or warm.
basmati rice, kosher salt, canola oil, mustard seeds, onion, bay leaves, turmeric, cashews, chickpeas, lemon juice
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-cashew-rice (may not work)