Golden Pineapple Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup pineapple chunk
1/4 cup minced cilantro (or scallions)
1/2 cup chopped cashews

Preparation

in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid, combine the rice, oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric and salt.
saute for a minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
add the water and bring to a boil.
when the water boils, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, till the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
stir in the pineapple, cilantro or scallions and the cashews.