Pilao Rice

Cooked on the stove to perfection, ready in just 15 to 20 minutes!

This scrumptious rice will top plain rice any day. Add roasted pistachios, or any other nuts to make it extra special. Blooming the spices first and sprinkling a little bitt of saffron on top adds a beautifully aromatic smell and taste!

Source: Original recipe by Ayurvedic Chef, Prakash Jaggadappa.

Ingredients:

This recipe is enough rice to feed 8-10 people.

• 3 cups Rice

• 6 cups of Water

• 1 grated Carrot

• 4 fresh bay leaves

• 7 cardamom pods

• 8 black pepper pods

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 pinch saffron (sprinkle a pinch evenly)

• 1 cup of pistachios

• 2 TBS Avocado oil

• 1/2 tbsp salt

• (Optional) Peeled Roasted Pistachios

Method:

1. Add avocado oil to hot pan until oil is glistening. Add cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, and bay leaves to the oil. Add grated carrots and nuts.

2. Wash the rice. Add rice to the pan with water. Sprinkle saffron

3. Bring to a boil

4. Add water and boil until water is absorbed.

5. Cover with lid and turn heat off.