Curried Rice Pilaf

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 15 min
Channel the flavors of Indian pulao in this quick and impressive buttery rice dish scented with garlic and cinnamon. Curry powder and turmeric deepens the flavors and adds a bright pop of color.
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Directions

  1. Saute 1 chopped onion, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, a strip of lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and a pinch of turmeric in a saucepan with butter and olive oil until lightly browned. Add 1 cup basmati rice and stir until toasted. Add 1 1/3 cups water, season with salt and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and add a splash of lemon juice and some cilantro and cashews.

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debbiemeegan

I substituted garam masala for the cinnamon and turmeric. The result was buttery and fragrant.

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