Curried Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped almonds
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. coriander
2 drops red hot sauce
3 c. hot, cooked rice
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced green onion
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. shredded coconut

Preparation

Soak raisins in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Saute almonds in margarine until crisp; drain and reserve.
Combine next 9 ingredients.
Stir hot rice into the dressing.
Fold in bell pepper, green onions, raisins and coconut.
Chill.
Just before serving, fold in almonds.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.