A delicious Middle Eastern rice pilaf recipe that is full of flavor and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the basmati rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice in the spices and butter mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the raisins and toasted slivered almonds.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Middle Eastern Pilaf!
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 7gFat: 9gFiber: 3g