Palow Rice Recipe

Name: Palow Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 carrots, julienned; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 cups uncooked basmati rice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 tablespoon white sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 pinch saffron; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 carrots, julienned
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1
- Preheat oven to 325F. Place rice in a large bowl, rinse, and then soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
2
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and 1/2 teaspoon sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in raisins, and continue cooking until the raisins are soft and plump. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
3
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Strain rice, and then add to boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes, then strain with a mesh strainer.
4
- In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Add 1/4 cup oil and bring to a boil.
5
- Return the rice to pan. Stir in carrots and raisins, and then mix in oil and sugar syrup. Season with saffron, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, and cumin. Poke some holes with a spoon all over the rice. Cover, and cook rice has dried and sauteed a little bit.
6
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and toss rice with a fork.

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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 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 carrots, julienned, 1/2 teaspoon white sugar, 1/4 cup raisins, and more.

Yes, Palow Rice 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.

Palow Rice

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