Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 - 3/4 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup currants (or to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more for more spicy, or omit the pepper flakes); 1 3/4 cups good quality chicken broth; 1/4 cup water; salt (optional)

Servings: persons

3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup currants (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced orange rind
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more for more spicy, or omit the pepper flakes)
1 3/4 cups good quality chicken broth
1/4 cup water
salt (optional)

1
In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
2
Saute the onion and almonds over medium heat until onion is soft (not brown) and the almonds are golden.
3
Stir in rice; cook stirring for about 4 minutes to release flavor.
4
Stir in chopped carrot, currants, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
5
Carefully stir in chicken broth and water into the rice mixture, stir slightly with a wooden spoon.
6
Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
7
Cover the saucepan and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
8
Season with salt.

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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: 3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/2 - 3/4 cup slivered almonds, 1 cup basmati rice, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Rice Pilaf

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