Persian Rice Pilaf

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Makes 6 cups

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups chicken broth

Preparation

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and almonds, and sauté 7 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are golden. Stir in rice and next 4 ingredients; sauté 2 minutes. Add broth, and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 35 min.