Balkabagi Pilav Recipe

Name: Balkabagi Pilav
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound orange pumpkin (weight with seeds and stringy bits removed); 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain rice (washed if basmati); 2 cups chicken stock (page 143) (or you may use 1 bouillon cube); 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon raisins (optional); 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 pound orange pumpkin (weight with seeds and stringy bits removed)
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain rice (washed if basmati)
2 cups chicken stock (page 143) (or you may use 1 bouillon cube)
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon raisins (optional)
3 tablespoons butter

1
This very large type of pumpkin is often sold by the slice.
2
Cut the peel off, and cut it up into 2/3-inch cubes.
3
Fry the onion in the oil till golden.
4
Add the rice, and stir until the grains are covered in oil.
5
Add the pumpkin and pour in the stock.
6
Add the cardamom seeds, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and raisins if using, and stir well.
7
Simmer, covered, on low heat until the rice and pumpkin are tender.
8
Stir in the butter, and leave for a few minutes with the lid on before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound orange pumpkin (weight with seeds and stringy bits removed), 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, 1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain rice (washed if basmati), and more.

Yes, Balkabagi Pilav falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balkabagi Pilav

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