Pairs well with Pilau Rice
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Pilau Rice
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Aromatic basmati rice cooked with spices, perfect as a side dish for curry.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
easy
Grain / Bread Course
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Ingredients
- basmati rice - 300g
- butter or sunflower oil - 30g or 2 tbsp
- large onion - 1 (chopped)
- cinnamon stick - 1
- cumin seeds - 1 tsp
- cardamom pods - 6 (bashed)
- garlic cloves - 4
- bay leaves - 2
- ground coriander - 1/2 tsp
- ground turmeric - 1/2 tsp
- vegetable stock or water - 500ml
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes, then rinse until water runs clear and drain.
- Cook Spices: Heat butter or oil in a pan, fry onion with salt until soft. Add whole spices and bay leaf, cook for 2 minutes. Add ground coriander and turmeric, cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Rice: Stir in drained rice, then pour in stock or water and mix well. Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
