Well, here goes, my Pilau rice recipe.
I have made this hundreds of times and it never fails to impress.It is originally Pat chapmans Perfect pilau recipe, but I have adapted it by adding/removing some ingredients to make what I believe is BIR rice!!Follow the recipe, using exact measurements and you will be on to a winner!!Enjoy ;D
Ingredients(Enough for 2 portions)
300g Basmati Rice
3 Tbs Ghee (Veg oil will do, but Ghee has a lovely nutty flavour)
3 Bay Leaves
1 or 2 Brown Cardamom(depending on size)
8 Green Cardamoms
10 Cloves
0.5 tsp Coriander Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp brown mustard seeds
2 Star Anise
3 pieces Cassia Bark(or cinnamon sticks)
600ml Boiling water
a pinch red/green food colouring(optional)
Method:-
1)Rinse rice a few times in a sieve until water runs clear, and leave to drain
2)Boil kettle!!
3)get all spices in a bowl
4)Heat ghee/oil in a heavy based pan, then add spices and stir for a few secs.The mustard seed will start to splutter.
5) add rice and stir to try and cover all grains in oil. (Keep gas/heat on max during the whole time)
6)Add 600 ml boiling water and stir.
7)Cover and set a timer for 4 minutes!!
8)when timer goes turn off gas/heat, take off lid and stir making sure there is no water left(There never is with me, but if so, keep on heat covered for another min)then add your colouring in 1 spot, re-cover and leave.
After 10 mins you will have perfect pilau, all cooked from scratch in 4 mins!!
I then give it another stir, picking all whole spices out.
I guess you could use one of these spice ball things, but I never have so not sure if the flavours would get out as well??
Pics below!! Enjoy!!
Hey Matt, the photos look good, (always nice to see some ghee)
More Pics.
The finished rice(With Cory Anders Korma)
Not sure if its clear in the photos, but the rice is really nice and fluffy, not sticky in any way, with a great flavour.
I have used this many times with Dipurajas Mushroom rice, and IMO it takes it to another level!!Fantastic.
MM
Quote from: Tomdip on July 26, 2011, 08:17 AM
Hey Matt, the photos look good, (always nice to see some ghee) but I can't see any actual recipe?
::) Blimey-Give me chance mate!! am writing it up and modifying now!!
Recipe is there now!!
Enjoy- ;)
Four minutes : wow, that is seriously fast ! My best is 12 minutes, in the microwave on full power -- I shall definitely give yours a go.
** Phil.
WOW - 4 minutes :o :o :o. And what's better i could do this on my electric hob :D. I'll give it a go MM. That's a lot of spice for not a lot of rice !!!
this looks ok Madmatt- i will give it a go
best, Rich
Hi MM,
Looks really good mate. I currently use Kris Dhillons pilau rice recipe and it never lets me down but I would be willing to give yours a try.
With regards to the 4 minute cook guy's, Matt does ask you to let the rice rest for 10 mins with the lid on, so there will be some steaming going on for what, 5 mins? So yes, 4 mins for the initial cook but possibly another 4-5 mins resting/steaming too. 9 mins in all, seems about right to me.
Ray :)
Hope it works out for you all!!
Just keep the gas/heat on max so its a real rolling boil for the 4 minutes, with a tightly fitting lid and you should be fine.
As you can see from the pics, I use a heavy ceramic pot, but a le cruset heavy steel or similar should be fine.
Also, Ray is correct about the rest for a few mins, although on occasion I have served it almost immediately, and its been fine.
All the best
MM
I am making some curries tomorrow and I am going to give this a go - it looks great!
Glad to hear it Stephen. Try and take/post pics!!
Hope it goes well
MM
cant wait to here about the results Stephen - and look forward to some pic's - i havent had time yet to make the Pilau - yes i know you all shout but its "ONLY 4 mins!!"
Will be giving it a go in the next couple of days
best, Rich
Looks a lovely rice Matt. Great pics.
Cooked in 4 mins - I agree. I cook my pilau rice with similar ingredients just differently and with less hassle. In short 125g basmati rice soaked in cold water for 30 mins. Boil about a pint of water throw in a few cloves and green cardamoms, tbs fennel seeds and a cinnamon stick. Drain the soaked rice, chuck into boiling pan and cook for 4 mins. Rinse immediately in cold water to stop any further cooking. Add a sprinkle of saffron strands. Then when required re-heat in microwave for 90 secs. Stir and serve. Perfect tasty results every time.
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