India - Pomegranate Rice

By Addylicious

Ingredients

• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup jasmine or long grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 - 14 ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup roasted salted pistachio nuts
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• Lemon peel strips

Details

Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In large saucepan cook shallots in hot oil over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender, stirring occasionally. Add rice, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until rice begins to brown.

2.Carefully add broth and water to rice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 14 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

3.Stir in nuts and pomegranate seeds. Sprinkle lemon peel. Makes 6 to 8 servings.