Best 10 Cashew Rice With Golden Raisins Recipes

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Are you yearning for a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and takes you on a journey to flavorsome delight? Look no further than the delectable dish of cashew rice with golden raisins. This vegetarian delight combines the nutty richness of cashews, the sweetness of plump golden raisins, and the aromatic allure of fragrant spices to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, embark on a culinary quest, and uncover the secrets to crafting this mouthwatering masterpiece in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN-STYLE RICE WITH CASHEWS, RAISINS AND TURMERIC



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A colorful, fragrant Indian-style rice. If desired, for presentation purposes, the rice can pressed into a lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and unmolded on to a decorative serving plate, and then garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of lime and tomato.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups basmati rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ (14 ounce) cans chicken stock
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
½ cup raisins
¾ cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, bay leaf, raisins, and cashew halves. Bring to a boil, then cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 791.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CHARDONNAY RICE WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups dry white wine, such as a Sauvignon Blanc (recommended: Sterling Vintners Collection), divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Pinch salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small pot over medium heat, warm 1/2 cup of the wine. Take the pan off the heat, add the raisins, and let sit until cooled and the raisins are plump.
  • In a medium pot over high heat, bring 2 cups of water, remaining wine, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the raisins and mix them into the rice. Cover and let rest for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the almonds. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve.

GOLDEN RAISIN-CASHEW TRAIL MIX



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Looking for a cashew trail mix recipe? Bring along Golden Raisin-Cashew Trail Mix during your outdoor adventures or pack it in the kids' lunch for the week!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup honey-nut ring-shaped toasted whole grain oat cereal
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in resealable plastic bag; seal bag.
  • Shake gently until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CINNAMON BASMATI RICE WITH GOLDEN RAISINS



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Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the word basmati means "queen of fragrance."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
1 whole bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
2/3 cup golden raisins
2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium high-sided saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon; cook until onion becomes translucent and mixture is very fragrant.
  • Place rice in sieve, and rinse under cold running water. Add rice to saucepan, and stir so grains are coated in butter mixture.
  • Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, raisins, salt, and pepper to saucepan. Stir in 2 cups water. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until all water has been absorbed and rice has cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

CASHEW RICE PILAF



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This hearty dish will add pizzazz to your plate with its beautiful blend of flavors and colors. I often serve it as a main course with salad and bread. -Tina Coburn, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups frozen peas
1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup salted cashews
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute the long grain rice, onion, carrots and raisins in butter until onion is tender. Add the broth and onion salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 minutes. Stir in peas, wild rice and cashews; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SAFFRON RICE WITH RAISINS AND CASHEWS



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Basmati rice is simmered with clarified butter, cloves, raisins and cashews to create this authentic, slightly sweet taste of India.

Provided by DONNALOVESCHEESE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups water
1 cup Basmati rice
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons clarified butter
1 pinch saffron
6 whole cloves
3 tablespoons raisins
¼ cup cashews
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, reduce the heat, and add the clarified butter.
  • Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 1 tablespoon hot water for 10 minutes.
  • To the rice add the saffron, cloves, raisins and cashews. Stir well, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • Sprinkle with cardamom before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.9 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 13 g

CASHEW RAISIN RICE PILAF



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I've been making this rice dish for quite some time now, and it's one of my favourites.It's an interesting combination of tastes and textures that I find pleasing to the palate.I toast the cashews first to give them a little extra crunch.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/8 cup margarine
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
5 tablespoons uncooked wild rice
1 cup frozen green pea
2 ounces diced pimentos, drained
1/2 cup cashews
ground black pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan.
  • Saute the long grain rice, onion, carrot and raisins over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Cover pan and simmer on low for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Meanwhile,in another saucepan bring 3/4 cup salted water to a boil.
  • Add wild rice, reduce heat and simmer,covered, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • When the rice-raisin mixture is finished cooking, stir in wild rice, peas,pimentoes and cashews.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and heat through.

BASMATI RICE WITH RAISINS, NUTS AND PEAS



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Categories     Rice     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Raisin     Almond     Cashew     Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups basmati rice (available at Indian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
12 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
6 whole cardamom pods
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
4 cups water
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under cold running water. Place rice in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon; sauté until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Add peas to rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with nuts and raisins.

CASHEW GOLDEN RICE



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This is a wonderful quick and easy rice dish. It makes a great side dish for chicken, pork or lamb. I hope you will enjoy this subtle dish.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups hot water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup long grain rice
3/4 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/8 cup candied ginger, thinly shredded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a medium size pot, add water, bouillion cubes, onion powder and turmeric.
  • Bring to a rapid boil.
  • Remove from heat and add rice, stir gently.
  • Cover and return to stove and simmer on low heat till all water is absorbed. (15 - 20 minutes).
  • Once all water has been absorbed remove pot from stove and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and add nuts, raisins, candied ginger and chopped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 1133.5, Carbohydrate 104.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 14.6, Protein 16.5

CASHEW RICE



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BECAUSE it is so versatile, this colorful side dish is one of my standbys. You can serve it with most any entree, and with the "magic" of instant rice, it's ready in a short time. The vegetables add a touch of color while the cashews give this economical dish a "gourmet touch". -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 teaspoon butter
Dash pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
Chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, carrot, celery, onion, butter and pepper. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Stir in rice; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Use long-grain rice for a fluffy texture, and choose plump, juicy raisins for a burst of sweetness.
  • Soak the raisins: Soaking the raisins in hot water before adding them to the rice will help them plump up and soften. This will give them a more pronounced flavor and texture in the final dish.
  • Toast the cashews: Toasting the cashews before adding them to the rice will bring out their nutty flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is a key component of this dish, so be sure to use a broth that has a lot of flavor. A good option is to use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Season the rice to taste: Be sure to taste the rice before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.

Conclusion:

Cashew rice with golden raisins is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks. The combination of fluffy rice, plump raisins, and crispy cashews is sure to please everyone.

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