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Fluffy, fragrant Indian takeaway style pilau rice in a serving bowl.
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Stove Top Pilau Rice

Perfectly fluffy and fragrant Indian restaurant style pilau rice!
Course Accompaniment, Side Dish
Cuisine British Indian, Indian, Indian Restaurant, Indian Takeaway, Scottish Indian
Keyword stove top
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 1 portion

Equipment

  • 1 pot with a tight fitting lid

Ingredients

  • 150 grams basmati rice
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (a pinch)
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 green cardamom pod, crushed
  • 1 tej patta bay leaf
  • 1/4 cinnamon stick
  • 225 millilitres water

Instructions

  • Rinse 150 grams basmati rice two or three times in fresh water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a pot over a medium heat. Fry 1 small onion, finely chopped until soft (around 3 minutes). Add 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, 2 whole cloves, 1 green cardamom pod, crushed, 1 tej patta bay leaf and 1/4 cinnamon stick and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the washed and drained rice and stir well until the rice is evenly coated with the oil and spices.
  • Cover with 225 millilitres water. Bring to the boil, cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to the lowest possible available. Cook for 12 minutes. Remove from the stove top but keep the lid on and let the rice rest for another 10 minutes. Mix well once more to fluff up the rice and serve alongside your favourite curry dishes.