Curried Pilaf Rice Mix

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== Description ==
Makes 4 rice mixes. Each mix makes 6 servings. 
== Ingredients ==
=== Rice mix ===
* 4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice 
* 1⅓ cups seedless raisins 
* 1⅓ cups chopped dried apples 
* 1⅓ tablespoons instant minced onion 
* 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder
=== Pilaf ===
* one packet of rice mix
* 1¾ cups water
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (optional)
== Directions ==
=== Rice mix ===
# Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. 
# Place 2 cups rice mix in each of 4 air-tight containers or zip-top plastic bags. 
=== Pilaf ===
# Combine 1 rice mix, 1¾ cups water, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. 
# Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. 
# Fluff with fork.
Category:Dried apple Recipes
Category:Indian Vegetarian
Category:Pilaf Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Side Dish Rice Recipes