| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
|
|
Pasta &, Rice |
6 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 |
c |
Basmati rice |
| 1 |
|
Onion; chopped |
| 2 |
oz |
Butter |
| 3 |
|
Whole cloves |
| 1 |
|
Stick cinnamon; about 2" |
| 1 |
|
Bay leaf |
| 2 |
oz |
Almonds; flaked or slivered |
| 1 |
oz |
Raisins |
| 2 1/2 |
c |
Water |
|
|
Salt and pepper; to taste |
INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and drain the Basmati rice and set aside. Cook the onion in the butter
in a saucepan until soft. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the
boil Reduce the heat, cover the pan tightly and simmer gently for 20-25
minutes, or until all the water as been absorbed. Fluff up the rice with a
fork and serve immediately. This is the traditional accompaniment to curry
and chicken dishes.
Cook's tip: add a little chopped cooked meat, chicken or fish to the pilau
for a light lunch or supper dish.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #672 by Creedenite@aol.com on Jul 15, 1997
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