Fragrant Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Fragrant Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 basmati rice; 5 cups water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 16 whole cloves; 8 black cardamom pods; 3 bay leaves, preferably fresh; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; salt; some cilantro, chopped or in sprigs

Servings: persons

2 12 basmati rice
5 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 whole cloves
8 black cardamom pods
3 bay leaves, preferably fresh
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
salt
some cilantro, chopped or in sprigs

1
Rinse the rice (put it in a strainer to make this easier), until the water runs clear.
2
Put the rice in a bowl, cover with the water and set aside to soak, soak 30 minutes.
3
In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the oil and toast all the spices for one minute.
4
Drain the rice and add to the pan.
5
Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until opaque and lightly golden.
6
Add 5 cups of water (you may use the reserved soaking water, but I usually just use fresh water).
7
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
8
You may need to add additional water or cook a bit longer for the rice to get soft.
9
When the rice is served, remind diners that the whole spices are for decoration, not eating.

380

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 basmati rice, 5 cups water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 16 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Rice 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.

Fragrant Rice Pilaf

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