Guest guest Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Festive Spiced Rice - Rajasthani Pilau (India) 2 1/2 cups long grain rice 3 tablespoons ghee or oil 2 medium onions, finely sliced 2 sticks cinnamon 6 cardamom pods, bruised 6 whole cloves 10 whole black pepper 4 cups hot stock or water salt to taste If the rice needs washing, wash well in several changes of cold water and leave to soak for 1 hour. Then drain in a colander for at least 30 minutes. Heat ghee or oil in a large, heavy saucepan and fry the sliced onion with the cinnamon, cardamoms, black pepper and cloves until the onions are golden, stirring frequently so that they brown evenly. Add the rice and fry for about 3 minutes, then pour in the stock or water. Add the salt and stir well while bringing quickly to the boil. Turn heat very low, cover tightly and cook without lifting lid for 25 minutes. Uncover, allow steam to escape for a few minutes, remove whole spices. Serve hot with curry. Serves 4 to 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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