Spiced Brown Basmati Pilaf Recipe

Name: Spiced Brown Basmati Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice; ½ cup golden raisin; 3 whole cloves; 1 cinnamon stick (3-inches); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth; ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice
½ cup golden raisin
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3-inches)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
¼ cup chopped pistachios

1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add in onion; stir/saute 10 minutes or until golden.
3
Add in rice, raisins, cloves, and cinnamon stick; stir well.
4
Stir in water, tomato paste, salt, and broth; bring to a boil.
5
Cover, lower heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
6
Let stand 5 minutes; discard cloves and cinnamon stick.
7
Sprinkle with pistachios.

536

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice, ½ cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Brown 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.

Spiced Brown Basmati Pilaf

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