Spiced basmati pilaf with dates, almonds, raisins & cardamom yogurt
This spicy comfort dish is the perfect aromatic fall dinner. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
1.5 cups
basmati rice, rinsed
1
yellow onion, finely diced
½ tsp
cumin
½ tsp
turmeric
¼ tsp
cinnamon
2 ¼ cups
water, warm
1 ½ tsp
kosher salt
1/3 tsp
fresh cracked black pepper
¼ cup
pitted dates, chopped
¼ cup
apricots, chopped
¼ cup
raisins
2 tbsp
slivered almonds
3 tbsp
unsalted butter
Cardamom yogurt
1 cup
yogurt
1/3 tsp
ground green cardamom
1 tsp
lemon juice
½ tsp
honey
1 sprig
cilantro, finely chopped
¼ tsp
salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot on medium-low heat. Add onions and sweat for a few minutes before adding garlic, continue to sweat.
- Add all spices including salt and pepper to the pot and stir well for approximately a minute before adding the rice.
- Add water and bring to the boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat, remove lid and garnish with dried fruits and almonds.
- To Make Dressing : Combine all ingredients for yogurt together and serve on the side with the rice.