CARDAMOM & COCONUT PILAU

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A great spiced Indain rice dish to serve with a curry dish. Serves 4 - 6. In addition to the cooking time the rice needs to soften for one hour before cooking

Provided by Jubes

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 g basmati rice
1/3 cup sunflower oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cinnamon stick, bruised
6 green cardamom pods, bruised
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 cup pistachios, kernels
1/3 cup raisins
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice, until the water runs clear. Place the rice in a bowl and cover with cold water. Set the rice aside for one hour to soak. Drain the rice.
  • Heat half of the oil in a saucepan using a high heat. Add the onion. Stir and cook the onion for about ten minutes, until crisp. Remove the onion and drain on paper kitchen towel.
  • Heat the remaining oil over a low heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and cumin seeds. Cook for about 30 seconds to release the aromatics.
  • Add the rice, pistachios and raisins to the spices. Cook for about a minute. Everything should be coated and glossy from the oil.
  • Add the water and salt. Bring to the boil using a high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with 2 thicknesses of aluminum foil and cover tightly with a lid.Continue to cook for about another 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Separate the rice grains using a fork.
  • Meanwhile -- place the coconut in a frying pan over a medium heat. Stir and toast the coconut for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the coconut.
  • Place the rice in a serving bowl. Top with the fried onions and toasted coconut. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.2, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Sodium 621.4, Carbohydrate 117.8, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 14.1

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