Pilau
Braised basmati rice prepared with tumeric powder and chicken stock
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine African
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
- 1 Medium Onion Sliced
- 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Turmeric
- 3 Cloves of Garlic Minced
- 2 Medium Irish Potato Chopped
- 5 Cardamom Pods
- 2 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Cloves
- 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 Tbsp Salt
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add sliced onions and stir until caramelized.
Then add garlic potatoes and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add cloves, cardamom pods, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ground cinnamon turmeric and stir-fry for a few minutes.
Add washed basmati rice, stir to coat evenly, then add chicken stock, salt, stir and let boil for 15-20 minutes.
Pilau rice ready to serve.
Keyword East African food, Pilau