Royal Gluten-Free Pilaf Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and flavorful gluten-free pilaf made with basmati rice, nuts, and dried fruits, perfect for a satisfying vegetarian dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pack (1 kg) 921 Extra Long Grain Biryani Basmati Rice
• 100 g Amul Butter Chiplets
• 200 g Livyor Raw Sunflower Seeds
• 40 g Orika True Cinnamon Stick
• 50 g On1Y Whole Cardamom Green
• 1 pack (50 g) Tmi Colman Tezpatta Bay Leaves
• 20 g Organeekz Organic Cloves
• 100 g Catch Sprinklers - Iodized Table Salt
• 500 g Whole Farm Grocery Raisins 500 G

Instructions

1. 1. Wash 4 cups of basmati rice thoroughly and set aside to drain.
2. 2. Heat 1 stick of butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat until melted.
3. 3. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 6 cardamom pods, 2 bay leaves, and 6 cloves to the butter and sauté for 1 1/2 minutes until aromatic.
4. 4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 8 cups of water to the pan, then stir in the drained rice. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5. 5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice cook for 10 minutes.
6. 6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of raisins and 4 tablespoons of sunflower seeds. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. 7. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. 8. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve the pilaf piping hot.