Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cinnamon sticks (whole, approx 2 inches each)
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 ounces cashews (don't need to be whole)
• 2 ounces sultanas (golden raisins)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Drain the rice well in a sieve.

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

   turn the heat to low.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks before serving.