Spiced Pilau Rice

Elevate your meals with this fragrant and flavorful Spiced Pilau Rice recipe, a perfect accompaniment to curries, grilled meats, or hearty vegetable dishes. This dish combines fluffy basmati rice with a medley of aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, enhancing every bite with warm, earthy notes. Fresh ingredients such as grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped tomatoes meld beautifully with turmeric and cayenne pepper to create a vibrant, golden hue and a subtle kick of heat. Cooked in savory vegetable stock, this one-pot wonder is not only easy to make but also delivers restaurant-quality results in just 45 minutes. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this spiced rice dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it an irresistible choice for your next dinner table centerpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 1 large, finely chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon, grated Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick
• 4 pods, slightly crushed Cardamom pods
• 5 pieces Whole cloves
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 large, finely chopped Tomato
• 600 milliliters Vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons, freshly chopped Cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for about 20 minutes and drain.

Step 2

Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the spices release their aroma.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped tomato to the pot and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the rinsed and drained rice, ensuring it is well-coated with the onion and spices mixture.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable stock, and season with salt, cayenne pepper, and turmeric powder. Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat, let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Fluff the pilau rice with a fork, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1049.6

Total Fat 36.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5540.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.8g
Protein 27.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.7mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2049.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 59.5%