Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　45 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 (side dish) servings

　　1 medium onion, chopped

　　1 garlic clove, finely chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　2 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　1 1/2 teaspoons Madras curry powder

　　1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained well

　　1 1/2 cups water

　　1/2 cup chopped salted roasted cashews

　　1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

　　

Step 1

Cook onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in butter in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, 6 to 9 minutes. Add curry and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

　　

Step 2

Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute, then add water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, then cook 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Gently toss with cashews and cilantro.