Fragrant Pilau Rice

Published : October 27, 2010 :: 17:10:42 [ 2,292 views ]

Fragrant Pilau Rice

Easy to prepare and cook and can be served with a number of accompaniments. This rice is delicious served with chicken or a curry.

Ingredients:

450g/1lb basmati rice (not easy cook)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3-4 cloves of garlic peeled and chopped

Large knob butter, plus extra to serve

4 cardamom pods

8 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

Tumeric-1 teaspoon

2 bay leaves

600ml/1 pint hot chicken stock, vegetable stock or water (add one knorrs stock cube to the water.)

Method:

Sauté all the spices in a pot with a little butter and when they crackle add a lot of hot water.

When the water comes to the boil add the washed rice and continue on the high heat.

Check when the rice is done and then drain through a colander.

Once the rice has drained sprinkle fried sliced onion on top and garnish with coriander, etc.

Alternately, Put all ingredients into rice cooker, (along with thinly sliced chicken if required) after washing the rice well–leave to cook.

Patty Brown

Comments

Wookie

said :

Be sure to take the cardamom pods out before serving... an unpleasant and pungent surprise awaits anyone biting into one.

Email : peebidj@yahoo.com Date : 2010-11-01 01:45:03

Jane

said :

to Brassic....cut sprigs, check for bugs and disease. pick off any discoloured leaves, tie up hang upside down for 2-3 weeks in dark place. when dry, remove leaves and put into airtight container.

Email : janellew2354@gmail.com Date : 2010-10-30 15:05:35

Dirk The Daring

said :

That Pilau Rice is tasty!

Email : 123@yn.cx Date : 2010-10-29 13:24:58

brassic

said :

How about a few tips on the best way to preserve krapow(holy basil)
is it best to dry the leaves,or maybe put in airtight jar with oil, what would you suggest?

Email : raybro59@yahoo.com Date : 2010-10-28 15:18:41