Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf Recipe Recipe

Name: Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil; 1 cup sliced red onion (about 1 medium); 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 bay leaves; 3 cardamom pods; 2 inch stick of cinnamon, broken roughly; 3 whole cloves; 1 star anise pod; 2 teaspoons fennel seed; 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice; Kosher salt; 3 cups water (the level of water should be an inch above the rice level)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 cup sliced red onion (about 1 medium)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 bay leaves
3 cardamom pods
2 inch stick of cinnamon, broken roughly
3 whole cloves
1 star anise pod
2 teaspoons fennel seed
1 1/2 cups Basmati rice
Kosher salt
3 cups water (the level of water should be an inch above the rice level)

1
Heat oil in a Heavy-bottomed [lidded] saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden brown and soft, about 8 minutes. Add the sugar just when the onions start to caramelize to give the oil a nice brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, clove, and star anise and keep stirring until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the fennel seeds and stir for 1 minute. Add the rice and stir carefully so that the rice doesn't stick to the pan. The oil will be tinged brown with the onions and this will coat the rice as you stir it. Stir for 1 minute. Add a pinch of salt and water and stir once. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to lowest setting, cover, and cook until the rice absorbs all the water, about 20 minutes. Serve.

468

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, 1 cup sliced red onion (about 1 medium), 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf Recipe 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.

Easy Spiced Basmati Pilaf Recipe

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