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Pilau Rice

Basmati rice and bay leaves come together in this South Asian pilaf, fragrant with turmeric and cardamom and simmered on the stove.

17 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Serves
2

Ingredients

Time
Prep 2 min · Cook 15 min · 17 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the rice until it is coated in the butter. Add the spices and salt.

  2. 2

    Add the boiling water. Cover with a tight fitting lid, and simmer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes--do not stir in the meantime.

    15 min

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