PLAIN PILAU

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This is a fragrant, slightly sweet rice dish that goes well with very hot and spicy curried dishes; and it's delicious on its own. The recipe was adapted from: "the vegetarian epicure, book two", by Anna Thomas.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter
2 cups white rice, long-grain
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
8 cardamom pods, seeds only
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup peas
4 cups hot water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 679.6, Carbohydrate 65.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9, Protein 7.3

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