YELLOW RICE PILAF POMEGRANATE

Yellow Rice Pilaf Pomegranate image

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cups rice, washed (carolina or basmati)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cardamom pods, crushed
3 1/2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 pinch saffron thread
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

Fry the onions in 2 tablespoon oil until golden. Set aside.
toast the rice with the remaining oil for 1 minute.
Add the spices and toast one more minute.
Add the water and the salt. Continue to cook covered by low temerature until the water is adsorbed. Take care you don't overheat the boilng rice!
Mix the margarine with the yoghurt and the saffron in a small bowl together and add to the rice.
Stir in the onions and pomegranate seeds.
Serve it hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 628.3, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 7.8