1 tsp. vegetable oil
4 c. cooked rice
1 c. sweet onion, chopped
1/4 c. canned chicken broth, lowfat and sodium type
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. raisins
1/4 oz. toasted almonds
1 sm. piece fresh ginger, shredded (or 1 tsp. ground dry ginger)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
4 cardamom seeds (or 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom) - optional

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add all of ingredients. Mix lightly. Cover and cook 5 minutes over moderate heat, until heated through. Stir occasionally. Divide into 8 portions. Serves 8. 1 b, 1/4 v, 20 optional.