Raita * 1. Pour 1 Tablespoon oil Into a 10- to 12-Inch Pan Over Medium Heat.Add Cashews, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon Stick, And cumin Seeds;Stir Until Fragrant, About 2 Minutes. Pour Into a Bowl. * 2. in Pan, Heat Remaining Tablespoon oil Over Medium-High Heat. AddOnions And garlic; Stir Until Limp, 5 to 8 Minutes. * 3. Stir in Shrimp, chili powder, turmeric, pepper, 1/2 TeaspoonSalt, And Nut-Spice Mixture. Cook, Stirring Frequently, Just UntilShrimp Begin to Turn Pink, 2 to 3 Minutes. Reduce Heat to Medium;Stir in yogurt. Cook, Stirring Often, Until Most Liquid HasEvaporated, About 15 Minutes. Remove bay leaves And cinnamon Stick. * 4. Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-Quart Pan Over High Heat, Bring 2 1/2Quarts water to a Boil. Add rice; Boil Uncovered Until AlmostTender, 7 to 8