Pilau Rice
This fragrant Pilau Rice smells awesome, looks absolutely delicious and tastes incredible! It's a delectable change from ordinary rice…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed thoroughly and drained
- 1 tbsp. ghee
- 1 tbsp. canola oil tips & tricks
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cardamom pods
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 2 large bay leaves
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add ghee and oil. When hot and melted, add onions and season with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, whole cloves, and cumin seeds. Stir the ingredients continuously for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and stir to coat.
- Add prepared rice and mix well until coated.
- Pour in broth, add freshly ground black pepper and add bay leaves; stir.
- Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 16 minutes.
- When time is up, turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes, covered.
- Uncover, remove cinnamon stick, pods, cloves, and bay leaves with tongs; discard them.
- Using a fork, fluff the rice and serve immediately.