Indian spiced rice (pulao) recipe

Recipe for indian spiced rice (pulao) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. This rice dish from northern India is similar to the pilafs popular in middle eastern countries. It is a tasty combination of rice with spices, raisins, and nuts. The best kind of indian rice to use is basmati, a long-grained rice with a delicate, nutty flavor.

Recipe ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 stick cinnamon
• 5 cardamom pods
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 cup basmati or other long-grain rice, rinsed and well-drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds or cashews

How to make indian spiced rice (pulao)

• In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook about 5 minutes, or until soft.
• Add spices. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and fry until coated with oil.
• Add salt and 2 cups boiling water and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat.
• When rice begins to boil, cover pan, reduce heat to low, and cook about 20 to 25 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
• When rice is cooked, heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add raisins and nuts and fry for 1 or 2 minutes, or until raisins are plump and nuts are golden brown.
• Stir raisin-nut mixture into rice and serve immediately. Don't forget that there are whole spices in this dish that you will want to remove before eating.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 to 8

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