This exotic rice dish was created by Chef Allen Susser, of Chef Allen's Restaurant, in Aventura, Florida. It's perfect for entertaining.

Makes 10 (2/3-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 145
Sodium: 343mg
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Spiced Basmati Rice

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cardamom, Ground
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Allspice, Ground
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced (1 cup)

Directions

1. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add cashews; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove cashews with slotted spoon. Set aside. Add ground spices to saucepan; cook and stir about 30 seconds or until aromatic.

2. Stir rice into saucepan. Add water and sea salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in cashews, raisins and mango. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in green onions.

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