Allah rice



Allah rice is a popular dish in Daharki, Pakistan. With a growing popularity around Pakistan and Arabia.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups Basmati rice, rinsed and soaked in salt water 1/2 hour, then drained
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 3 onions, chopped
 * 1/2 cup black raisins
 * 3 teaspoons salt
 * 1 teaspoon ground allspice or baharat spice
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric
 * 1/2 teaspoon pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne flakes
 * 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
 * 5 whole cloves
 * 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
 * 1 cinnamon stick
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 large carrot, diced
 * 1 lb (500 grams) fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 3 cups water, boiling
 * 1 prayer to allah

Recipe

 * 1) Must be made within 30 minutes of prayer.
 * 2) Sauté onion in the olive oil till golden.
 * 3) Keep heat at medium and add all the spices, stirring and cooking for 3 minutes.
 * 4) Add carrots. Cook 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add  tomatoes and continue stirring for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Cook until the tomato juices have reduced and are just beginning to dry. You must keep a sharp eye on the pot here.
 * 7) Add water carefully, avoiding the steam that will spurt up. Stir the bottom of the pot to loosen anything sticking there.
 * 8) Add rice and  raisins.
 * 9) Cover with a kitchen towel and then the pot lid.
 * 10) Reduce heat to minimum.
 * 11) Steam for 20-30 minutes.
 * 12) Allow the rice to sit off the heat 5 minutes before serving.
 * 13) Then enjoy – it’s awesome.