Basmati Rice With Nuts And Spices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup golden raisin
salt
pepper

Preparation

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add in the onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add in the nuts and rice; stir to coat.
Add in the broth and spices; bring mixture to a boil.
Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Add in parsley, lemon juice, raisins, and salt/pepper to taste; fluff with a fork.