Indian Pilau Rice Recipe

Ingredients for Indian Pilau Rice

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 4 tablespoons ghee
• Cardamom Pods
• Whole Cloves
• Black Peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Saffron Thread
• 1 ½ cups water

How to Make Indian Pilau Rice

1. Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Soak the rinsed rice in cold water for 30 minutes.
3. Drain the rice completely and set aside.
4. Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add 6 green cardamoms, 4 cloves, and 1 teaspoon black peppercorns. Fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
6. Add the drained rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes until lightly toasted.
7. Add 1 ½ cups of water, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon turmeric powder to the rice. Stir well to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
9. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork before transferring to a warm serving dish. Serve hot alongside your favorite Indian curry.