Ingredients

1 C. brown basmati rice
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 whole cloves
1/8 tsp. salt
2 C. chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. raisins
1 Tbsp. almonds, blanched slivered, or 1 Tbsp. pine nuts

Cooking Instructions

Soak rice 2 hours to shorten cooking time; rinse and drain. In a large nonstick saucepan, heat 1 Tbls. oil. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cloves; cook 1 minute. Add rice; stir to coat. Add salt, broth. and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Discard cinnamon stick. Heat 1 tsp. oil. Add raisins and almonds; warm. Mix with rice and serve.
 
 
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