| By : Amrita ( Posted on :24 Feb, 2007 ) | Total Views : 394 | Previous | Next |
Ingredients
2 cups Basmati Rice
3tbs Sunflower oil
1 Finely sliced onion
3 Finely chopped shallots
1clove Crushed garlic
1tsp Grated ginger
1/2tsp Cayenne
2 cups Trimmed okra (ladies finger)
4 cups Chicken stock
1tsp Lightly crushed saffron
1/3cup Golden raisins
1tbs Lemon juice
To Garnish
Toasted Almonds
1tsp Chopped mint
1tsp Chopped coriander
Directions
1. Heat oil in a pan and fry onions till golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reduce heat and cook shallots in the remaining oil until soft. Add garlic and ginger and sauté well. Stir in the rice, cayenne and okra.
2. Pour in the chicken stock and add saffron. Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat for 15 minutes. Add raisins and stir in the lemon juice. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fried onion, toasted almonds, mint and coriander.
