Pilau Rice (Indian Pilaf Rice)
A perfect accompaniment to your curries, full of flavour and really simple. This fool proof pilau rice recipe is a must for a curry night.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 250 g Basmati Rice
- 6 Cardamom Pods
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 Whole Cloves
- 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 500 ml Chicken Stock
Instructions
- Place your rice in a bowl and cover with warm water, leave to soak for 10 minutes and then rinse until the water runs clear, drain and leave to one side.
- Melt the butter in a pan.
- Add the spices and cook until aromatic.
- Add the rice and stir to disperse the spices throughout.
- Add the stock and bring to the boil.
- Place a tight fitting lid on the pan and simmer over a gentle heat for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave for 10 minutes with the lid on.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg