Cookbook:Indian Rice

| Cuisine of India | Vegan Cuisine

This makes an excellent side dish, and goes well with a large variety of things, from spicy eggplant to tofu to potatoes in coconut sauce.

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
 * 1 teaspoon cumin
 * ½ cup raisins
 * ¼ cup cashews
 * 2 cups basmati rice
 * 4 cups water

Procedure

 * 1) Heat the olive oil in a pot.
 * 2) Add the cumin, then the raisins and cashews. Sauté for two minutes.
 * 3) Add the rice, and sauté for another minute.
 * 4) Add water, and bring everything to a boil.
 * 5) Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 12 minutes.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Basmati rice is recommended, as other types may turn out poorly. Do not use Italian risotto rice, or any sticky rice.