Curried Rice Pilaf
I like making rice pilaf because they are easy to make, yet maintain a delicious flavor. I usually cook mine in a broth but the alternative is to spice up the rice, in the pan and cook in water. This recipe can be changed around, easily. You could select any dried fruit, cranberries, apricots, apples or the nuts can be varied, pistachios, pecans, cashews, pine nuts. The option of fresh fruit is open, also, but should cooks with the rice for at least 15 minutes. Add a little cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. If you like heat, chili powder or chili peppers should make a difference. I put Mexican chili which I have been adding to some dishes and that works well. I like the almonds and raisins so I stayed with them. Curried Rice Pilaf --- adapted from allrecipes.com Ingredients : 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 3 cups organi...