This easy NUTTY BASMATI PILAF Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 1?4 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 teaspoons coriander powder 1?2 teaspoon cardamom 1 bay leaf 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth 1?2 cup nuts (pistachios, cashews, slivered almonds) salt and pepper 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear. Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes. Drain well. Heat oil in a larger saut pan, and lightly saut the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf. Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly saut 2 minutes. Add broth, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. (Do not lift lid.) Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid. Add nuts and toss to combine. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.
by: canarygirl
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