Curried Rice

Title: Curried Rice

Categories: Chinese

Yield: 8 servings

2 c Basmati rice, white or brown

1/4 t Ground cinnamon

1/8 t Ground cardamom

-cardamom pods, crushed)

1/2 t Turmeric

1 t Salt

1/2 c Slivered almonds

1/2 c Raisins

4 c Boiling water

1 c Green peas, fresh or frozen

Toast the rice in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to

become opaque and somewhat chalky in appearance. Add remaining

ingredients, except peas, and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and cook until rice is tender and all the water is

20 minutes for white rice,

60 minutes for brown rice

Stir in the peas just before serving (a few minutes sooner if you're

using fresh peas).

Serves 6-8. MMMMM