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Indian Restaurant Rice (Pilau Rice)

If you're a fan of the rice they serve in Indian restaurants (tender and fluffy with warming spices), you're gonna go wild for this incredible side dish! Plus, it's easy and made with pantry staples!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword easy rice side dish, Indian rice recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 205kcal
Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

  • Melt the ghee (or butter) in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • When the butter is melted, add the rice and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the cardamom, cumin, and cinnamon and cook for 30 seconds, until aromatic.
  • Add the water, salt, and turmeric and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg