Pilau Rice Recipe


Submitted by cookie1

Makes 3 servings


pilau rice, great with indian curries

Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
Directions
  1. Rinse the rice at least twice

  2. in the oile, fry the garlic, cumin, cinnamon and contents of two cardamom pods.

  3. add the rice and stir for about a minute to coat the rice

  4. pour in the water and bring to the boil

  5. cover with a lid, turn down the hear to low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes.

Categories

Rice, Main Dish, Halal

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 227.4g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
247
Calories from Fat
18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
2.0g
3%
Saturated Fat
0.3g
2%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
783mg
33%
Total Carbohydrates
51.0g
17%
Dietary Fiber
1.1g
4%
Sugars
0.1g
Protein
4.7g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 3% Iron 5%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
95% confidence
C+
  Good points
  • Very low in saturated fat
  • No cholesterol
  • Very low in sugar
  • High in manganese
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
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