Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked basmati rice
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1 tablespoon peanut oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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3 1/2 cups water
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2 apples, diced
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1 1/2 cups well drained crushed pineapple
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1/2 cup diced dried apricot
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1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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salt and pepper
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1/2 cup mango chutney
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2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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1/4 cup chopped green onion
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1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Instructions
- Wash rice until water runs clear; drain well.
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the green onions, garlic, curry powder, ginger, and rice; sauté for about 4 minutes or until the rice appears dry.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt and the water.
- Cover and lower the heat to low; cook at a gentle boil until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Fluff the rice with a fork; cool.
- In a big bowl, add the rice, apples, pineapple, apricots, coconut, mint, and cilantro; stir to combine.
- Dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; toss to coat.
- Add salt and pepper to taste; serve.