Tropical Basmati Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice (can use Texmati or long grain rice)
1 3/4 cups water (plus 2 tbsp.)
3/4 cup mango chutney
12 ounces cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine the rice and 1 3/4 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Meanwhile, combine the chutney and the remaining 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chutney melts and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
Combine the rice, chicken, cranberries, pecans and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with melted chutney.