Microwave Curried Rice With Almonds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. tight olive oil or butter
1 c. long grain rice
1 1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. curry powder
dash of pepper
1/2 c. raisins
2 c. hot water
1/4 c. slivered, toasted almonds*

Preparation

Put onions and oil into 3-quart casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes. Wash rice briefly in a sieve under cold, running water; drain well.
Add to onions in a casserole along with rest of ingredients, except almonds. Cover tightly
and microwave on High for 7 minutes; stir.
Cover and microwave until liquid is almost absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Stir. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.
Stir again and top with almonds.