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Spiced Rice Pilaff

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Shashi
With cardamom and cloves, this spiced rice pilaf will have your house smelling wonderful. It is a versatile dish that can dress up your weeknight table as easily as it can a fancy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6-7 curry leaves
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water
  • pinch of saffron
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • TO GARNISH - red pepper peas and toasted black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat up the cup of water and drop the saffron into it
  • Add the olive oil to a pan and saute the onion and garlic till onion is translucent
  • Add the rice and chicken stock and saffron steeped water and bring to a boil
  • Add the cardamom, cloves, curry leaves, cumin and lower heat and simmer covered for 15-18 minutes till rice is done and stock has been absorbed
  • Garnish with black sesame seeds, cooked peas and red pepper
  • Enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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