Nutty Basmati Pilaf Recipe

Name: Nutty Basmati Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup nuts (pistachios, cashews, slivered almonds); salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup nuts (pistachios, cashews, slivered almonds)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)

1
Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear.
2
Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes.
3
Drain well.
4
Heat oil in a larger saute pan, and lightly saute the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf.
6
Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly saute 2 minutes.
7
Add broth, and season with salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes.
9
(Do not lift lid.) Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid.
10
Add nuts and toss to combine.
11
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
12
For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.

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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: 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Nutty Basmati 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.

Nutty Basmati Pilaf

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