How to Make Rice Pilau

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the ingredients.First of all

   Thoroughly wash and drain the rice.
   
   This will get rid of most of the starch in it, enabling it to cook as individual grains.
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   Step 2: put the water to boil in the small pot and add the saffron threads.

   Add the nuts, cloves, cardamoms, cumin seeds and cinnamon and fry for 2 minutes. , Add the raisins, salt and turmeric and stir for a few seconds. ,, Cover the pan and turn the heat to low, allowing the rice to cook gently in its spices.
   
   This should take about 12-15 minutes. , Slice the onion and brown in a little oil.
   
   Keep both aside, ready for garnishing at the end. , If necessary, leave for another minute or two, with the lid on. ,,,
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   Step 3: Get started.In the pan

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   Step 4: heat the 3 tablespoons of oil on a high temperature.

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   Step 5: Add the other ingredients.Add the shallots and fry for 2 minutes

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   Step 6: till they are translucent.

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   Step 7: Cook the rice.Add the clean rice and stir well until all the grains have been coated with the spices.

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   Step 8: Add the boiling water.

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   Step 9: Prepare the garnish.Whilst the rice is cooking

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    Step 10: chop the coriander roughly.

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    Step 11: Remove the rice.When the water is absorbed in the pan

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    Step 12: test the rice by tasting it to see if it is done.

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    Step 13: Garnish.Garnish with the chopped coriander and the crispy browned onion slices

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    Step 14: thereby adding extra taste and color to this dish.

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    Step 15: Serve straight from the pan

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    Step 16: with any type of curry or a beef carbonade.

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    Step 17: Finished.

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