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Easy Peasy Pilau Rice
5 from 32 votes

Easy Peasy Pilau Rice

Easy Peasy Pilau Rice is a fragrant, spiced basmati rice cooked gently with warming whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves. The onions soften without browning, infusing the rice with a delicate aroma and subtle color from turmeric. This pilau rice pairs well with curries and other flavorful dishes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 25 g butter (you can use ghee or 2 tablespoons of olive oil, if you prefer)
  • 1 white onion sliced, large
  • 3 cm cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom pods bashed
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 300 g basmati rice
  • 600 ml water boiling

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter very gently in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the sliced onion, cinnamon, bashed cardamom pods, cloves, turmeric, salt and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 5-10 minutes until the onions are very soft but not brown, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in the basmati rice and stir to coat the rice in the onions and spices.
  3. Pour in 600ml boiling water and bring back to the boil. Cover with a lid and turn the heat right down. Continue cooking for 8 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
  4. Turn the heat off completely (take the saucepan off the burner if you are using electric), but leave the lid on. Allow the rice to steam for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve with your favourite curry or why not try this with my Lamb Rogan Josh?

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided is approximate and intended as a general guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 107mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.