Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  small

  sweet onion -- minced

8

  ounces

  crimini mushrooms -- sliced

2

  tablespoons

  unsalted butter

1

  cup

  basmati rice

1

  medium

  clove garlic -- minced

1/2

  teaspoon

  cumin

1/2

  teaspoon

  turmeric

1/4

  teaspoon

  cinnamon

2

  cups

  low sodium vegetable broth

1/4

  cup

  seedless raisins

1/4

  cup

  cashews -- sliced

Wash rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Melt butter in large skillet. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until softened and mushrooms lose their moisture.

Add rice and cook until coated with butter.

Add garlic, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon and cook for 30 seconds.

Add broth and heat to boiling.

Reduce heat and cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.

Off heat add raisins and cashews but don't mix in. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice while stirring in raisins and cashews.

Makes 6 Servings