Rani's Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 green cardamom pods
  • 2 1/2 cups Basmati or other long grain rice
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 cup golden raisins, if desired

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan set over moderate heat, warm the oil until it is hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
  2. Add the gingerroot, cinnamon stick, and cardamom, and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  3. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until rice is coated with oil.
  4. Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in raisins and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  6. Remove cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

461 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.1g 10% DV
Total Fat 27.7g 35% DV
Carbs 51g 19% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 25.1g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10146mg 100% DV
Potassium 272mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 14.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 208mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 86.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % 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).

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