Rani's Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Rani's Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot; 1 cinnamon stick; 5 green cardamom pods; 2 1/2 cups Basmati or other long grain rice; 4 1/2 cups water; Salt, to taste; 1/2 to 1 cup golden raisins, if desired

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
1 cinnamon stick
5 green cardamom pods
2 1/2 cups Basmati or other long grain rice
4 1/2 cups water
Salt, to taste
1/2 to 1 cup golden raisins, if desired

1
In a saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
2
Add the gingerroot, cinnamon stick, and cardamom, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3
Add the rice and cook, stirring, until rice is coated with oil.
4
Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
5
Stir in raisins and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6
Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

558

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Rani's 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.

Rani's Rice Pilaf

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