pilau rice

Name: PILAU RICE
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) ghee; 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil; 1 cup(s) finely chopped white onions; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground Himalayan pink salt; 1 small clove garlic, pressed; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 cardamom pods; 4 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cup(s) basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly and drained; 3 cup(s) low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns); 2 large bay leaves

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Feb 1, 2024

It smells awesome, looks absolutely delicious, and tastes incredible! This is a delectable change from ordinary rice.

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This fragrant Pilau Rice is simply a must try!

prep time 12 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup finely chopped white onions
1/2 teaspoon ground Himalayan pink salt
1 small clove garlic, pressed
1 cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly and drained
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
2 large bay leaves

How To Make pilau rice

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the ghee and oil. When hot and melted, add the onions and season with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 2

Add the pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 3

Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, whole cloves, and cumin seeds. Stir the ingredients continuously for 2 minutes. Add the turmeric and stir to coat.
Step 4

Add the rice and mix well until coated.
Step 5

Pour in the broth, add freshly ground black pepper and bay leaves; stir.
Step 6

Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 - 16 minutes.
Step 7

When time is up, turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, covered.
Step 8

Uncover, remove cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves with tongs; discard.
Step 9

Using a fork, fluff the rice and serve immediately.
Step 10

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