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Basmati Rice Salad
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
Show:  Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay
Episode:  Formal Grilling
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed until water runs clear and drained well
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 cardamom pod
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup golden raisins
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup cashews

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add the cinnamon, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cumin and cook for 1 minute. Add the boiling water and raisins and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the water come back to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat and let cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork, fold in cashews and reseason with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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