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Basmati Rice Pilaf

Here's how you make Basmati Rice Pilaf
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup currants, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced orange rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional or to taste
  • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Saute the onion and almonds over medium heat until onion is soft (not brown) and the almonds are golden. Stir in rice; cook stirring for about 4 minutes to release flavor. Stir in chopped carrot, currants, orange peel, cinnamon, black pepper and red pepper flakes.

  • Step 2: Carefully stir in chicken broth and water into the rice mixture, stir slightly with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.

  • Step 3: Cover the saucepan and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender (about 20 minutes). Season with salt.

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