Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of ghee
• 4 celery stalks (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1½ cups of basmati rice
• 3¼ cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of Organic Pitta Churna
• ¼ cup of golden raisins
• ¼ cup of dried cranberries
• ½ cup of dried apricots (chopped)
• ½ cup of pecans (coarsely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

1. Melt the ghee in a saucepan and add the Organic Pitta Churna.
2. Fry lightly and add the rice. Stir continuously and coat the rice in the spices for about 1 or 2 minutes.
3. Add chopped celery, salt and water. Bring to a rollicking boil and add all the dried fruit to the mixture.
4. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover tightly for 20 minutes.
5. After the time is up, remove from heat and stir in the pecan pieces and the fresh ground pepper to taste.

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