Festival Rice
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Festival Rice November, 2004 Serves 8–10 / Myriad flavors and textures enliven this sumptuous holiday rice. In Ayurvedic cooking, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves soothe tension and promote good health. Remove whole spices before serving. 1-1/2 cups uncooked white basmati rice 1 tablespoon ghee or canola oil 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 3 cups water 1/4 cup black raisins 6 whole cloves 1 2-inch cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas, thawed 1. Rinse and drain rice. Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add fennel seeds and toast until lightly browned. Add rice, water, raisins, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, toast almonds and coconut in a dry skillet until golden brown. 3. When rice is fully cooked, fluff with a fork. Gently stir in almonds, coconut, grated carrots, and peas. (The hot rice cooks the carrots and peas while preserving maximum nutrition.) Serve hot. PER SERVING: 218 cal, 25% fat cal, 6g fat, 3g sat fat, 4mg chol, 4g protein, 37g carb, 2g fiber, 155mg sodium |
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