Easy Pilau Rice

A really easy Pilau Rice Recipe that cooks

the rice to perfection!  

• 30g Butter
• 1 Small Red Onion (Finely Chopped)
• 1 Garlic Clove (Sliced)
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 4 Cardomon Pods (Split)
• 5 Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Tumeric
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Small handful of Sultanas (Optional)
• 250g Basmati Rice

Method:
Wash the rice until the water runs clear & then drain in a colander. Heat a large saucepan & dry fry the Cumin Seeds for 1 minute then remove a crush in a Motar & Pestal. Put the pan back on the heat & add the butter, when melted add the Red onion & Garlic a fry until soft. Now add all the other ingredients (except Sultanas) to the pan & stir in the rice. Now add Cold water to the pan so it just covers the rice. Bring to the boil (uncovered), once boiled, cover with the lid & simmer for 5 minutes then take off the heat and leave to stand (Covered) for 15 minutes. Remove Bay Leaves, throw in the Sultanas & serve with your favorite Curry. Enjoy!

Serves 4

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