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Indian Cilantro Rice with Cashew Nuts and Raisins

Indian Cilantro Rice with Cashew Nuts & Raisins

Submitted by happyzhangbo

This flavorful Indian rice is cooked with chopped cilantro, mint, garlic, onion, cumin and raisins, there are lots of flavor on this simple rice plate, and it is an easy recipe to follow!

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

1 ½

TABLESPOONS VEGETABLE OIL
as needed

¾

TEASPOON CUMIN
or as needed

4

CLOVES GARLIC
or to taste, minced

1

LARGE ONIONS
chopped

1

CUP CILANTRO
loosely packed, chopped

1

TABLESPOON MINT LEAVES
chopped

1

INCH GINGER
finely chopped *

2

EACH GREEN CHILI PEPPERS
or as needed, freshly minced *

⅓

CUP RAISINS, SEEDLESS
golden or brown

1

X SALT
to taste *

1

CUP RICE
long grain, white or brown

¼

CUP CASHEW NUTS *

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet.

Add the cumin, and cook for about 2 minutes.

Stir in garlic, ginger and onions, and cook for about 5 minutes until onions are soft and start brown.

Stir in the cilantro, mint leaves, green chili peppers, raisins, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add rice and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.

Season with salt to taste.

Put the rice and vegetable mixture into a rice-cooker until it’s done.

Before serving, top with some cashew nuts.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 114g (4.0 oz)

Amount per Serving

Calories 278 18% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 4%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 9mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 18g 18%

Dietary Fiber 2g 9%

Sugars g

Protein 10g

Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 11%

Calcium 5% • Iron 8%

* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium