Cardamom Rice Pilaf
"A fragrant pilaf with cardamom, cumin and peas."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (316.6 g)
- Calories 155
- Total Fat - 3.3 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 1150.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 27.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.4 g
- Sugars - 1.9 g
- Protein - 4.4 g
- Calcium - 51.8 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 14.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Place the rice in a strainer and rinse under cool water until no longer cloudy. Put the rice in a medium bowl, add water to cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the ghee in a saucepan over medium high heat. Lightly crack the cardamom pods with the flat edge of a knife and add them to the ghee. Add the cloves, bay leaves and cumin seeds. Cook, stirring continuously, for one minute.
Step 3
Drain the rice and add it to the saucepan. Keep cooking, stirring often, until the rice grains are completely coated with the ghee mixture. This is take about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the water and salt, and bring to a high boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover pan, and cook until the water has mostly evaporated - about 10-12 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, covered. Remove and discard the cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves. Add the remaining tablespoon of ghee, and fluff with a fork.
Step 6
Garnish with the chopped cilantro right before serving.
Tips
No special items needed.