COCONUT BASMATI PILAF

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Adapted from a recipe by the Indian chef, cooking teacher and cookbook author Julie Sahni, this pilaf is an excellent accompaniment to a vindaloo or other Indian main dish. In addition to the coconut milk, it's flavored with cardamom and ginger.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 green cardamom pods
3 thin slices ginger
3 sprigs cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

Steps:

Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until water runs clear. Drain well and transfer to a large saucepan with 1 1/2 cups cold water, cardamom, ginger, cilantro, salt and coconut milk. Let soak for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir a few times to keep rice grains from clumping. Cook uncovered, rapidly boiling, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the surface is covered with steamy holes, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat as low as possible and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the cilantro sprig, cardamom and ginger.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 277 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams