Fruited Rice Mix

This versatile Fruited Rice Mix offers a delightful balance of savory spices and sweet dried fruits, making it an excellent side dish or appetizer. The combination of long-grain white rice, curry powder, and minced onion creates a robust flavor base, while crushed apples and golden raisins add natural sweetness and chewy texture. Toasted slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender cooked rice. This dish is perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a unique twist on traditional rice pilafs. It can be prepared in advance and stored for quick meal assembly, bringing a touch of Indian-inspired warmth to any table.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Calories: 234.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This versatile Fruited Rice Mix offers a delightful balance of savory spices and sweet dried fruits, making it an excellent side dish or appetizer. The combination of long-grain white rice, curry powder, and minced onion creates a robust flavor base, while crushed apples and golden raisins add natural sweetness and chewy texture. Toasted slivered almonds provide a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender cooked rice. This dish is perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as a unique twist on traditional rice pilafs. It can be prepared in advance and stored for quick meal assembly, bringing a touch of Indian-inspired warmth to any table.

Ingredients

3 cup Long-grain White Rice;
3 tbsp Dried onion; minced
1.5 tbsp Curry powder
4 tbsp Instant Chicken Bouillon
1 tbsp Salt
1 c Dried Apples; crushed
0.33 c Golden Raisins
0.33 c Slivered Almonds; toasted
2 tbsp Butter or margarine
2 c Water

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups long-grain white rice, 3 tbsp minced dried onion, 1.5 tbsp curry powder, 4 tbsp instant chicken bouillon, 1 tbsp salt, 1 cup crushed dried apples, 1/3 cup golden raisins, and 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2
Transfer the dry rice mixture to an airtight container for storage, or proceed directly to cooking.
3
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine 1 cup of the prepared Fruited Rice Mix with 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine.
4
Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid.
5
Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the contents to a boil.
6
Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to medium-low.
7
Simmer without lifting the lid for 30 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
8
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 50.4g17%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 4.9g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: The dry Fruited Rice Mix can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Substitutions: For a vegan version, omit the butter/margarine and use oil or vegetable bouillon instead of chicken bouillon. Toasted almonds can be replaced with cashews or pecans.

Tip: Ensure the lid fits tightly on the saucepan to trap steam, which is essential for cooking the rice properly. Do not lift the lid during simmering.

Yield: The dry mix yields approximately 5 cups. Cooking 1 cup of the mix yields about 2-2.5 cups of cooked rice.

Keywords: indian rice, fruit rice, curry rice, dried apples, golden raisins, toasted almonds, rice pilaf, side dish, appetizer, potluck recipe, vegan rice, long grain rice, spiced rice, make ahead, easy dinner, fluffy rice, nutty flavor, sweet savory

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Fruited Rice Mix

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