Turkified Rice Delight

About this recipe

Turkified Rice Delight brings together the aromatic charm of Turkish spices with the nutty elegance of basmati rice. Enriched with almonds and raisins, this dish offers a warm, comforting experience perfect for both family dinners and festive occasions.

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice in cold water until the water is clear.

2. 2

   Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.

3. 3

   While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

4. 4

   Add cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until fragrant.

5. 5

   Mix in raisins and almonds. Stir and cook until raisins plump and almonds are toasted.

6. 6

   Add cooked rice to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through.

7. 7

   Stir in parsley, remove from heat, and serve hot.