Spicy Rice & Nuts

Ingredients

45 ml vegetable oil
100 gr celery
1 asafetida
16 gr ginger
1 gr chili seeds
2 gr cumin seeds
3 gr garam masala
350 gr long brown rice
1,100 ml water
16 ml soy sauce
40 gr raisins
16 gr cashews
26 gr peanuts
16 gr almonds
16 gr sesame seeds

Instructions

Saute first 3 ingredients together till celery and/or onion turns translucent. Add the next 4 ingredients and fry till spices begin to turn brown and you can smell them in the air. Add the rice and stir-fry till it begins to turn golden brown. Then add the next 3 ingredients, mix well with spoon and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to medium-low so it maintains a gentle roiling boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn down and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with nuts and seeds before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Kathy Hoshijo, "Kathy Cooks -Vegetarian, Low Cholesterol