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Spiced Basmati Rice Pilaf
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Spiced Basmati Rice Pilaf

9 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Spiced Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati rice is highly regarded for its aroma and taste. It is typically used in pilafs seasoned with spices and sautéed onion. These additions heighten the already aromatic character of the rice, and the pilaf technique—sautéing the grains in oil before steaming them—produces rice with a fine, delicate texture.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

409
Calories
6g
Protein
17g
Fat
59g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Cardamom 1 tsp ground (2g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. minced yellow onion
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 1 slice fresh ginger, 1/8 inch thick, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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