Plain Pilau Rice 2
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There are 2 ways of cooking rice both are good, you chose which is best for you. If you want the rice to be restaurant yellow then use some turmeric. Please note that there is a difference in size between a US tea spoon (bigger) and a UK tea spoon (smaller). If you are using US measurements half the amounts for teaspoon.
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Yield:
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Cuisine:
Indian Main Ingredient: Rice
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500.0 grams Basmati Rice
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5.0 Cloves whole
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1.0 small Cinnamon Stick (half a stick)
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2.0 leaves Bayleaf
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5.0 grams Cumin Seeds
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2.0 grams salt or Kala Namak (salt) to taste
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60.0 grams Butter / Ghee
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5.0 Whole Green Cardamom Pods
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1.0 litre Water - approximately
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1.0 medium sliced onion
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Preparation - Plain Pilau Rice 2
Method 2 - Easy (rice boiled)
Saut all the spices in a pot with a little butter and when they crackle add hot water.
When the water comes to the boil add the washed rice and continue on the high heat.
Check when the rice is almost done and then drain through a colander.
Once the rice has drained sprinkle fried sliced onion on top and garnish with coriander, etc.
Note:
If you want the rice to be yellow colour add 1 tsp of turmeric to the water when cooking.
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