Fragrant Pilau Rice

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Ingredients

• 300 grams of basmati rice
• 1 piece of cassia bark
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 clove
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of mixed powder or curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of dried kasoori methi leaves
• 1 small onion
• 1 small mild red chili

Instructions

1. Wash the basmati rice to remove excess starch and drain.
2. In a saucepan of boiling water, add cassia bark, cumin seeds, clove, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and salt. Boil the rice for a minute or two less than the cooking instructions suggest.
3. Once the rice is cooked, drain it thoroughly and let it sit for about 20 minutes to fluff up.
4. In a pan, heat a combination of butter, ghee, and coconut oil. Fry the onion until translucent.
5. Add dried kasoori methi leaves and mixed powder or curry powder, being careful not to burn the spices. Cook for about 20 seconds.
6. Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well to absorb the flavors.
7. Serve the fragrant pilau rice piping hot, garnished with coriander and mild red chili. Enjoy with your favorite curry dish.

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