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Never order takeaway Pilau Rice again! Learn how to make the easy Indian side dish recipe in a few easy steps. Great with curries!
Yields: 6
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently fry the cardamom and cinnamon until the spices’ aromas are released, which should take about 5 minutes.
Add the onion and gently fry for around 5 minutes, or until it has softened and has become translucent.
Add the garlic and stir fry for another 2 minutes.
Tip in the rice, cumin, turmeric, cloves and bay leaves.
Stir vigorously then pour in the water.
Turn up the heat, give it another stir then wait for a slow simmering point to be reached.
Once it slowly simmers, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve immediately with your favourite curry. Enjoy!