Hyderabad Rice Pilao
Ingredients :
- Basmati Rice - 2cups
- Sunflower oil - 3tbs
- Finely sliced onion - 1no
- Finely chopped shallots - 3nos
- Crushed garlic - 1clove
- Grated ginger - 1tsp
- Cayenne - 1/2tsp
- Trimmed okra (ladies finger) - 2cups
- Chicken stock - 4cups
- Lightly crushed saffron - 1tsp
- Golden raisins - 1/3cup
- Lemon juice - 1tbs
To Garnish :
- Toasted Almonds
- Chopped mint - 1tsp
- Chopped coriander - 1tsp
Method of Preparation :
Heat oil in a pan and fry onions
till golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reduce heat and cook
shallots in the remaining oil until soft. Add garlic and ginger and sauté
well. Stir in the rice, cayenne and okra.
Pour in the chicken stock and add
saffron. Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat for 15 minutes. Add
raisins and stir in the lemon juice. Transfer
to a serving dish and garnish with fried onion, toasted almonds, mint and
coriander.
