Pumpkin & Almond Pilau (Rice) Recipe

Name: Pumpkin & Almond Pilau (Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon toasted coriander seed; 5 cm piece cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup roasted and chopped almonds, plus extra for garnish; 2 cups pumpkin, that has been peeled seeded and diced 2cm; 2 cups basmati rice, well rinsed in cold water, soaked 30 minutes and well drained; 3 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon toasted coriander seed
5 cm piece cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup roasted and chopped almonds, plus extra for garnish
2 cups pumpkin, that has been peeled seeded and diced 2cm
2 cups basmati rice, well rinsed in cold water, soaked 30 minutes and well drained
3 cups chicken stock

1
Heat the oil in a saucepan until hot but not smoking.
2
Add everything except the rice and stock and stir-fry over moderate heat, without browning, until the onion is soft.
3
Add the rice and mix well.
4
Add the stock, mix well and bring to the boil.
5
Cover tightly, turn the heat to the lowest setting (or if your stove is electric, put a heat-diffusing mat under the saucepan and turn the heat to low) and cook 25 minutes.
6
Do not uncover for any reason during this time.Uncover and gently mix well so that everything is evenly distributed.
7
Pile the pilau onto a serving dish and scatter extra roasted almonds on top.

1273

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 4 tablespoons oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin & Almond Pilau (Rice) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Pumpkin & Almond Pilau (Rice)

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