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Plated shot of Rice pilaf made with basmati, mild spices, dry fruits, nuts in butter with caramelized onions as garnish
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Rice pilaf with dried fruit and nuts

Pilaf is a flavourful alternate to plain rice and works as a side to any of your favorite meat dishes. Cooked in stock with caramelized onions, dry fruits, mild spices, and butter, it is rich and aromatic.
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 381kcal
Author Subhasmita

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain basmati rice
  • 3.5 cup Chicken stock
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small Onion. sliced
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 4 cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • zest of an Orange
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ cup Raisins
  • cup Toasted Pistachio

Instructions

  • Wash basmati rice under a running tap until you see clear water. Drain well and keep aside.
  • Soak raisins for 10 minutes in warm water.
  • Heat butter in a pan. Add cinnamon and clove. Cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add sliced onion and garlic. Saute until the onion has turned light brown.
  • Once the onions have caramelized, take out a third of it and keep it aside to be used later for garnishing.
  • Add rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Toast rice until it smells slightly nutty and rice is coated with fat really well. Stir it carefully
  • Add turmeric, cumin powder and pepper. Mix well.
  • Add warm stock, salt. When it comes to a boil, simmer and cover. Cook it for 10 minutes.
  • When there is no liquid left at the bottom of the pan, switch off the flame. Let it rest for 10 minutes undisturbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in toasted pistachio and raisins.
  • While serving garnish with golden fried onions, parsley and more nuts.

Notes

  1. You can also use ghee instead of butter.
  2. Substitute cinnamon stick with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder for a more intense flavour. 
  3. Basmati rice works really well. You can also substitute with long grain rice or regular white rice. 
  4. There are plenty of options when it comes to dried fruit and nuts. You can add toasted almonds, cashews, sultanas, cranberries, apricot etc. 
  5. Brown onion adds a hint of sweetness. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg