Curried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 bay leaf
• Condiments: toasted slivered almonds, toasted coconut, golden raisins, sliced green onions, apple slices

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan; add rice and next 4 ingredients, and saute 3 minutes (do not brown). Add broth and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf, and serve with desired condiments.