Stainless Steel Pot (10-inch) - Essential for simmering rice and sautéing ingredients like almonds and raisins without sticking or burning.
Spatula - Useful for stirring ingredients to ensure even cooking, typically made of stainless steel.
Kitchen Scale (Digital) - Ensures precise measurements of rice and spices for consistency and taste in recipes.
Food Processor (for chopping nuts) - Efficient alternative for finely chopped almonds if preferred over traditional methods.
Mixing Bowls (2-3 sizes) - Used to combine all components of the pilaf including rice, nuts, raisins, and spices.
Rice Cooker or Medium Sized Saucepan - Suitable for cooking 2 cups of uncooked rice as per recipe instructions.
Heatproof Measuring Cup - Used for measuring spices and liquids accurately during preparation without risking burns.
2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil or ghee
One 2-inch cinnamon stick
1/2 medium onion, sliced into fine half Rings
2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds
2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
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