(from Simply Indian by Rawji and Suleman, 2003)
Serves 3-4. Time: 1hr.
Ingredients:
2.5 C basmatic rice
1 small onion
1/4 C veg oil
1/2 t garlic paste
1 t salt
1/2 t black cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
4 cardamom pods
4 C water
Directions:
- Wash rice and leave to soak in fresh water 20 mins; drain.
- Peel and slice onion. Fry it in the oil in a heavy saucepan on med high heat.
- Add garlic paste and stir well. Add salt, cumin, cloves and cardamom pods. Fry well 1 minute.
- Add rice and stir until water evaporates (10 mins)
- Add 4C water and cook uncovered until 1C remains. Mix well, cover and let simmer for 10 mins or until rice is tender (time varies).
- Variation: to make Green Pea Pilau, decorate rice w/green peas.
