Basmati And Nut Pilaf Recipe

Name: Basmati And Nut Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice; 1 onion (chopped); 1 clove garlic; 1 carrot (grated); 1 -2 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 4 cardamom pods; 2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup unsalted nuts; parsley or cilantro; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
1 onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic
1 carrot (grated)
1 -2 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 cardamom pods
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup unsalted nuts
parsley or cilantro
salt and pepper

1
**Rinserice before cooking** Put rice in large bowl of cold water and swill around, pouring out cloudy water as needed.
2
Leave to soak for 30 min in remaining rinsing water.
3
In lrg pan, fry onion, garlic, and carrot in oil.
4
Stir in rice and spices and cook 1-2 minutes, so grains are coated in oil.
5
Pour in stock or water, add bay leaf, and season well.
6
Bring to boil; cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
7
Remove from heat without lifting lid.
8
Leave for 5 minutes.
9
If rice is cooked, there will be small steam holes in the center.
10
Discard bay leaf/cardamom pods.
11
Stir in nuts and check seasoning.
12
Scatter parsley over mixture.
13
Can be reheated!

387

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, 1 onion (chopped), 1 clove garlic, 1 carrot (grated), and more.

Yes, Basmati And Nut Pilaf falls under the General 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.

Basmati And Nut Pilaf

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