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Plain Pilau Rice Recipe

Get ready to enjoy an authentic Indian taste in the comfort of your own home with this easy plain pilau rice recipe. Best of all, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 277kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scales
  • Measuring Jug
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Shallow Casserole
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or use butter
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 4 Cardamom pods bruised with the flat of a knife
  • 250 g Basmati rice
  • 500 ml Vegetable stock
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 Bay Leaf

Instructions

  • In a pan (with a lid), heat the oil and fry the turmeric, cloves, cumin seeds and cardamom pods for 1 minute, to release their flavours.
    1 tablespoon Vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 2 Cloves, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds, 4 Cardamom pods
  • Add the rice and stir to coat in the spices.
    250 g Basmati rice
  • Pour in the vegetable stock, give it another stir and add the cinnamon and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, season with salt, then pop the lid on. Turn the heat down to low.
    500 ml Vegetable stock, 1 Cinnamon stick, 1 Bay Leaf
  • Cook for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff up the rice with a fork. Replace the lid until you're ready to serve.

Notes

Freezing: Any leftover rice can be frozen. Store the rice in a microwaveable container in the freezer then reheat in the microwave, straight from frozen.
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Plain Pilau Rice Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Sodium
 
505
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
117
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
54
g
18
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
266
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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