Basmati Rice with Raisins & Cashews

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed2 star anise pods1 cinnamon stick5 cardamom pods, cracked5 whole cloves1 tbsp. coconut oil1/2 cup cashews1/2 cup raisins
• 1 /2 cup cashews
• 1 /2 cup raisins

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation1. In a small saucepan, combine the rice, star anise, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, 1 3/4 cups water, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the nuts. Cook, stirring often, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the raisins. Cook until the raisins are heated through and the nuts are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove the whole spices from the rice. 3. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a bowl. Top with the nuts and raisins.