PILAU RICE
Pilau rice – it’s an often overlooked part of the takeaway and added as a last resort to our orders. However, without a good rice side dish, the meal definitely feels incomplete!
In restaurants, pilau rice is usually coloured with yellow food colouring but we have used turmeric and safflower instead.
TAKEAWAY STYLE PILAU RICE
What is Pilau Rice
🍚Ingredients for Pilau Rice
What is Safflower?
Can I use any other variety of rice?
Can I add onion in Yellow rice recipe?
Yes, you can. Add finely chopped onion with whole spices and saute until very light pink.
What is the ratio of Basmati rice to water ratio?
What type of water do I need to cook rice?
Storage
This Pilau rice stays fresh in the refrigerator for a couple of days if stored in an airtight container. To freeze the pilau rice, let the rice totally cool then store in a freezer-proof container and freeze it for 4-6 weeks.
Defrost and heat thoroughly before consuming.
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How to make Restaurant Style Pilau Rice
Heat ghee (pic 1)
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PILAU RICE TAKEAWAY STYLE
Equipment
- Pan with lid
- Spatula
- Bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp. ghee
- 2 small cinnamon bark
- 2-3 cloves
- 3-4 cardamom pods
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds
- ½ tsp. fennel seeds
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- ½ tsp. safflower soaked in warm water
- salt
Instructions
- Wash the rice in running cold water until water runs clear to remove as much as starch as possible.
- Let the rice soak in cold water for 20-30 minutes if possible.
- Heat ghee in a pan.
- Add all the whole spices, once splutter add soaked rice (discard the water)
- Fry the rice for a minute or so.
- Then add warm water.
- Add turmeric and salt, mix well.
- Let the first boil come on medium heat.
- Now cover the pan with the lid, lower the heat and let the rice cook.
- Keep an eye for water level.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it sit for another five minutes.
- Now add safflower with water, gently mix the rice.
- Serve HOT with your choice of curry or daal.
Video
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator/plugin. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.