• Prep Time 30 minutes
  • Cook Time 20 minutes
  • Serving For 4 people
  • Difficulty Normal
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Recipe Ingredient

  • 2 tbsp margarine or ghee
  • 1 onion, sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Spices:
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 cardamon pods, split open, retain the seeds and discard the skin
  • 4 cloves
  • 3cm piece cinnamon stick
  • Seasoning:
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chicken stock granules
  • 400g basmati rice or long grain rice, washed and drained
  • 1 litre water
  • Fruits and nuts:
  • 75g slivered almonds
  • 50g golden raisins
  • 25g currants
  • 1 pandan leaf, knotted

Instructions

  1. Heat margarine in a deep saucepan. Fry the onions and garlic till flagrant.
  2. Add the oil and stir in spices. Fry until aromatic. Mix in rice and add seasoning.
  3. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add pandan leaf and simmer covered for about nine to 10 minutes or until rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat.
  4. Mix in fruits and allow rice to stand for five to six minutes. Just before serving toss in slivered almonds and mix well. Dish out and serve.

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