Microwave Curried Rice With Almonds
["1 medium onion, chopped", "2 Tbsp. tight olive oil or butter", "1 c. long grain rice", "1 1/2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "1/4 tsp. turmeric", "1 tsp. curry powder", "dash of pepper", "1/2 c. raisins", "2 c. hot water", "1/4 c. slivered, toasted almonds*"]
["Put onions and oil into 3-quart casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on High for 2 to 3 minutes. Wash rice briefly in a sieve under cold, running water; drain well.", "Add to onions in a casserole along with rest of ingredients, except almonds. Cover tightly", "and microwave on High for 7 minutes; stir.", "Cover and microwave until liquid is almost absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Stir. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.", "Stir again and top with almonds."]
["onion", "olive oil", "long grain rice", "instant chicken", "allspice", "turmeric", "curry powder", "pepper", "raisins", "water"]