Diet Spiced Rice Recipe

The Recipe Instructions

Ingredients

1 large onion, finely sliced
4 oz margarine
1 1/2 inch fresh ginger, minced
1 cl garlic, minced
1/2 lb fresh peas
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup cashew nuts, chopped
2 cup basmatic rice
3 cup water
2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 salt to taste

Directions

Fry the onions in the margarine till golden brown. Add the ginger and
garlic. Cook over low flame for about 2 minutes. Add peas, and cook for
another 2 minutes. Add nuts and raisins, cook for an a minute, then add
the rice and cook 2 minutes. Add the water and bring to a boil. Add
tomatoes and salt to taste. Cover and simmer over a low flame for about 20
minutes, until done. Source: The San Diego Union Food Section, Sept 1, 1994
Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master.

Servings: 8

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"Walter Savage Landor"

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