Best Plain Pilau Recipes

PILAU RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a pan until the butter melts.
• Add the onion and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.
• Add in the cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, turmeric and bay leaves. Heat through, whilst stirring for a further minute.
• Add the rice and stir to coat in the spices.
• Add the boiling water, stir once and bring back to the boil, then place a lid on the pan and turn the heat down to very low (I use the lowest heat if cooking on gas, or setting 5 (of 10) for induction). Cook for 20 minutes.
• Once cooked, turn the heat off. Leave the lid for a few minutes, then remove the lid, fluff the rice using a fork and serve. You can discard the cardamom and bay leaves.

PLAIN PILAU

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large, fireproof casserole and fry the rice in it over low heat until it just starts to color.
• Add the cinnamon and the crushed cardamom seeds; stir and continue frying for a minute or two.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir briefly.
• Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the casserole tightly, and let the rice steam for about 20 minutes.
• All the water should be absorbed and the rice just tender but not mushy.