Almond-and-Pistachio Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup MAHATMA Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 1/3 cup roasted, salted pistachios
• 1/3 cup dried currants
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. 1. Sauté onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice and garam masala, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until fragrant and rice is lightly browned; add garlic, and cook 1 minute.
2. 2. Add broth and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. 3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant.
4. 4. Fluff rice mixture with a fork. Stir in almonds and remaining ingredients.