Pilau Rice

Easy to make but very nice, a SpiceTheWorld special

Serves - 4-6 Heat 1 (1-5)

Rating - 4 (1-5)

Prep Time 5 Minutes Cooking Time 35 Minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

1 tsp Cumin Seeds

5 Cloves

2 Bay Leaves

1 Cinnamon Stick

5 Cardamom

1 Onion, sliced

500 g Basmati Rice, washed

1 lt Water

Salt, to taste

Method

Heat the oil in a pan.

Now add the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, and green cardamom.

When they crackle add the sliced onion and sauté until the onion is a little coloured.

Add rice and sauté for two minutes.

Now add the water and salt.

Cook with a tight lid on top for 20-25 minutes on low heat undisturbed.