curried Christmas rice
- Author: Salt and Share
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Everything Else
- Method: Curried Rice
- Cuisine: South Asian
- 2 T olive oil, divided
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon curry
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup silvered almonds, toasted
- ½ cup frozen petite green peas, thawed
- Heat olive oil in stock pot.
- Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in rice, coating it well with onions. Add broth and curry, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in skillet.
- Add almonds and toast, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- When rice is done, fluff with fork, add cranberries, peas, and almonds.
- Turn flame off and let rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!