Pilaf Rice
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Akila Basmati Rice
4 cups water
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 medium onion, diced
2 small green chillies, chopped
½ cup orange juice
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
3 cups vegetable stock
½ cup dried apricots
½ cup raisins
½ cup dried cranberries
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
½ cup cashews, toasted
Raita dressing
1 ½ cups double cream yogurt
2 cloves garlic, peeled
Handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
½ cucumber, roughly chopped
1 tsp cumin powder
1 large green chilli
2 Tbsps lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Method
01
Jeweled Basmati Pilaf method
In a saucepan, combine the rice with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover with the lid, and simmer gently for 30 minutes or until the water has absorbed. If the rice isn’t cooked to your liking, add ½ cup of water and simmer until absorbed.
02
Jeweled Basmati Pilaf method
Heat oil in a large skillet/ frying pan. Add the onion and chilli and saute over medium heat until translucent and soft.
03
Jeweled Basmati Pilaf method
Mix the rice and the remaining ingredients (except the nuts, salt and pepper). Cook over low heat, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes, allowing the rice to become fragrant.
04
Jeweled Basmati Pilaf method
Stir in the nuts and season with salt and pepper.
05
Raita dressing method
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
06
Raita dressing method
Serve with the Jeweled Basmati Pilaf.