Nutty Basmati Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups basmati rice ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, minced ⓘ
- 2 garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom ⓘ
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth ⓘ
- 1/2 cup nuts (pistachios, cashews, slivered almonds) ⓘ
- salt and pepper ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish) ⓘ
Instructions
- Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear.
- Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Heat oil in a larger saute pan, and lightly saute the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf.
- Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly saute 2 minutes.
- Add broth, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes.
- (Do not lift lid.) Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid.
- Add nuts and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
824
kcal
41% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).