2 teaspoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 and 1/2 cups rice (white or brown)

1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 carrot, grated

1/2 fennel bulb, chopped (optional)

1/2 cup raisins or Gefen Dried Cranberries

1/2 cup almonds, sliced or slivered as preferred

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon Gefen Ground Ginger

1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped or 3 cubes Gefen Frozen Parsley

1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

3 cups boiling water