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                  Basmati Pullao (Cashew & Raisin Pilaf)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Indian Cuisine                   Side Dishes - Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    onion -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      cup           basmati rice
   2                    cinnamon stick
   2                    cloves
   1                    bay leaf -- crumbled
     2/3  cup           raw cashews -- toasted
     1/3  cup           raisins

Cook onion over low heat until tender.  Add rice, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf,
cashews, raisins.  Cook for 2 minutes.  Add 2 cups of water; cover.  Bring to
a boil; reduce heat to low.  Cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

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