Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish

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This is an amazing rice side dish with complex flavors, but simple prep! it has a sweet and salty element to it and the spices will make your kitchen sing! originally made for a girl scout function, but everyone loved it and it is now a family favorite! (found on a nepali website.) also re-heats easily. the golden raisins add the most delicious bit of sweet to the rice!!

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Steps

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Wash the rice several times and let it soak for 30 minutes.

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Drain the rice well in a sieve.

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Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook onion until soft.

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Add all ingredients & spices , to the pan and stir fry for 2 minutes over medium heat.

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Add 2 cups of water to the pan with salt and bring to a boil then cover tightly and.

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Turn the heat to low.

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Simmer for 20 minutes , adding additional water during cooking , if necessary , until rice is tender and fluffy and all the water is absorbed.

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Remove bay leaf , cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, vegetable oil, onion, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, bay leaf, cashews, sultanas, salt