BASMATI RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Basmati Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 -5 tablespoons butter or 3 -5 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup currants (or to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced orange rind
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use more for more spicy, or omit the pepper flakes)
1 3/4 cups good quality chicken broth
1/4 cup water
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
  • Saute the onion and almonds over medium heat until onion is soft (not brown) and the almonds are golden.
  • Stir in rice; cook stirring for about 4 minutes to release flavor.
  • Stir in chopped carrot, currants, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Carefully stir in chicken broth and water into the rice mixture, stir slightly with a wooden spoon.
  • Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
  • Cover the saucepan and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Season with salt.

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