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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (289g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: green cardamom pods 4 cloves
Calories 449
Calories from Fat 129		(28%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 14.4g	22%
	Saturated Fat 7.9g	39%
	Monounsaturated Fat 4.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 30mg		10%
Sodium 1255mg		52%
Potassium 246mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 72.5g		24%
	Dietary Fiber 3.7g	14%
	Sugars 0.8g
Protein 7.6g		15%
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Easy Pilau Rice

Recipe #55802 | 17 min | 2 min prep | add private note

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By: lynzmk
Mar 6, 2003

Mmm delicious yellow rice. Don't forget to pick out the cloves and cardamom pods as you eat! Serve with Low-Fat Chicken Curry (it won't be low fat any more if you serve it with this lovely buttery rice!)

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 ounce butter
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
4 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups boiling water

Directions

1
Melt the butter in a saucepan.
2
Stir in the rice until it is coated in the butter.
3
Add the spices and salt.
4
Add the boiling water.
5
Cover with a tight fitting lid, and simmer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes--do not stir in the meantime.

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From: Surflou

On Nov 4, 2009

Absolutely superb and a great addition to any curry based meal! A big favourite in my house and very authentic. I would say that you don't need as much rice as you think you do, I always make far too much but aside from that a highly recommended recipe...

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From: Marysdottir

On Sep 19, 2009

Lovely intense colour and flavour. I tripled the recipe but doubled the salt and found it just a little salty. So if anyone else makes a larger batch, don't double the salt. Wait until it's cooked and add more if it's needed. When I warm it up tomorrow I'll add frozen peas and I think that will lessen the saltiness enough. Thanks so much.

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From: Sackville

On Mar 7, 2003

What a wonderfully delicious and easy recipe. The spices are just right, giving the rice flavour and colour without overwhelming it. I did have to add a bit more water than called for (about 1/4 cup extra) but that could be down to my brand of basmati rice. I served this with roast chicken, for a change instead of potatoes, but it would be perfect with any curry or Indian meal.

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