How To Make Easy Pilau Rice
A flavorful and aromatic rice dish with a touch of spice.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups water
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Cook until the onion is golden brown and fragrant.
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Add the turmeric powder and salt to the pot, stirring well to combine.
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Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the spices.
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Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf.
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Serve the pilau rice garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 57g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 5g
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