Curried Basmati Rice And Apple Pilaf

Recipe Ingredients

2 teaspoons	10ml	Vegetable oil
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Chopped onion
1		Garlic clove - minced
1 cup	160g / 5.6oz	Basmati rice - see * Note
1		Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored,
		And chopped
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped dried apricots
1		Cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon	15ml	Chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/4 teaspoons	6.3ml	Curry powder
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
2 cups	474ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Sliced almonds - toasted

Recipe Instructions

* Note: Available at Indian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Stir in rice, apple, apricots, cinnamon stick, ginger, curry powder and salt. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18 minutes.

Remove from heat. Season to taste with pepper and additional salt, if desired. Transfer pilaf to bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per serving: calories, 259; total fat, 5 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 1999

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