Spiced Pilau: A Fragrant Basmati Rice Recipe
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A simple recipe for lovers of Indian food: spiced pilau prepared with basmati rice, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, lime, almonds and raisins.
30 April, 2012
ingredients
Raisins
50 g
Cardamom
4 pods
Cloves
2
Saffron
1 pinch
Cinnamon
1,5 g
Basmati rice
250 g
Almonds
50 g, flaked
Lime juice
from 1 lime
Limes
To taste, as garnish
Preparation
1. Soften the raisins in lukewarm water.
2. Boil 500 ml water seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, the cardamom pods, cloves, saffron and cinnamon.
3. Then add the rice and simmer for approx. 15 minutes with a lid on.
4. Remove from the heat and allow to soak for a further 10 minutes.
5. Dry roast the almonds and mix into the rice along with the lime juice and the raisins.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve garnish with lime slices and cinnamon sticks.
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