Title: Basmati Rice with Raisins Nuts & Peas
Categories: Vegetarian
Yield: 6 Servings

2	c	Basmati rice
		Water to cover
4	c	Water
2	tb	Vegetable oil
2	sm	Onions, thinly sliced
2	ts	Cumin seeds
12		Whole black peppercorns
8		Whole cloves
6		Whole cardamom pods
3		Bay leaves
1		Stick cinnamon
4	c	Water
1/4	c	Whipping cream
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Saffron threads
1 1/2	c	Frozen peas
		Salt and pepper to taste
1/4	c	Chopped almonds
1/4	c	Chopped cashews
1/4	c	Raisins

Rinse rice under cold water. Place in large bowl and add water to cover by 3". Let stand 20 minutes and then drain.

Saute onion in oil until golden, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; saute until onions are brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and stir about 4 minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron. Boil; reduce heat to low, cover almost completely and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Add peas to rice, cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with nuts and raisins.

Bon Appetit 9/95.

Shared by Carolyn Shaw 1/96

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