Pilau Rice
1 hr 15 min · 43 min active · makes ~1 l · Medium · Indian
Pilau Rice
Fragrant basmati rice infused with cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaves, and garlic.
TOTAL TIME
1 hr 15 min
ACTIVE TIME
43 min
QUANTITY
~1 l
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
Indian
Who’s eating
A
Ingredients0/14
Tools0/7
Ingredients0/14 gathered · 4 servings
300g
1piece
2clove
4piece
15g
2tbsp
1tsp
4piece
1piece
2piece
1tsp
0.5tsp
1tsp
540ml
| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300g | — | — | ||
| 2 | 1piece | — | — | ||
| 3 | 2clove | — | — | ||
| 4 | 4piece | — | — | ||
| 5 | 15g | — | — | ||
| 6 | 2tbsp | — | — | ||
| 7 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 8 | 4piece | — | — | ||
| 9 | 1piece | — | — | ||
| 10 | 2piece | — | — | ||
| 11 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 12 | 0.5tsp | — | — | ||
| 13 | 1tsp | — | — | ||
| 14 | 540ml | — | — |
Tools8 items
Procedure31 steps
1 of 31
Rinse basmati rice
Basmati rice · 300 g
⏱ 2 min
ResultRinsed basmati rice5 of 31
Mince the 2 garlic cloves
Garlic clove · 2 clove
⏱ 1 min
ResultMinced garlic clovesused in step 116 of 31
Crush the 4 green cardamom pods
Green cardamom pods · 4 piece
⏱ 1 min
ResultLightly crushed green cardamom podsused in step 167 of 31
Chop coriander leaves
Coriander leaves · 15 g
⏱ 1 min
ResultChopped coriander leavesused in step 318 of 31
Heat the ghee
Ghee · 2 tbsp
medium heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultHot ghee9 of 31
Add the sliced onion to the hot ghee
⏱ 15s
ResultSliced onion and hot ghee10 of 31
Sauté the sliced onion and hot ghee
Look for
until deep golden — stirring occasionally, about 8–10 minutes
medium heat
⏱ 9 min
ResultDeep golden fried onion11 of 31
Add the minced garlic cloves to the deep golden fried onion
⏱ 15s
ResultGarlic clove and onion mixture12 of 31
Rinse the fresh ginger
under cold running water
Fresh ginger · 1 tsp
⏱ 30s
ResultRinsed fresh ginger14 of 31
Add the grated fresh ginger to the garlic clove and onion mixture
⏱ 15s
ResultGrated fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves and sautéed onion15 of 31
Sauté the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves and sautéed onion
Look for
until fragrant
medium heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultFragrant onion, garlic and ginger base16 of 31
Add the lightly crushed green cardamom pods to the fragrant onion, garlic and ginger base
⏱ 15s
ResultFragrant base with cardamom17 of 31
Add the 4 whole cloves to the fragrant base with cardamom
Whole cloves · 4 piece
⏱ 15s
ResultFragrant base with spices18 of 31
Add the cinnamon stick to the fragrant base with spices
Cinnamon sticks · 1 piece
⏱ 15s
ResultFragrant base with warm spices19 of 31
Add the 2 bay leaves to the fragrant base with warm spices
Bay leaves · 2 piece
⏱ 15s
ResultFragrant spice base20 of 31
Add cumin seeds to the fragrant spice base
Cumin seeds · 1 tsp
⏱ 15s
ResultFragrant spice base21 of 31
Sauté the fragrant spice base
stir and toast the whole spices
medium heat
⏱ 1 min
ResultToasted spice and onion base22 of 31
Add the drained basmati rice from the mixing bowl to the toasted spice and onion base
⏱ 15s
ResultDrained basmati rice and sautéed cumin seeds23 of 31
Sauté the drained basmati rice and sautéed cumin seeds
Look for
stir gently to coat in spiced ghee, sautéing until grains are lightly toasted
medium heat
⏱ 2 min
ResultLightly toasted rice mixture24 of 31
Add the turmeric to the lightly toasted rice mixture
Turmeric · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 15s
ResultSautéed basmati rice and turmeric25 of 31
Add salt to the sautéed basmati rice and turmeric
Salt · 1 tsp
⏱ 15s
ResultSeasoned toasted rice26 of 31
Add the water to the seasoned toasted rice
stir once to combine
Water · 540 ml
⏱ 30s
ResultRice cooking liquid27 of 31
Bring the rice cooking liquid to a boil
rolling boil
high heat
⏱ 3 min
ResultBoiled basmati rice28 of 31
Simmer the boiled basmati rice
Look for
until all water is fully absorbed — reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly with lid
low heat
⏱ 12 min
ResultCooked pilau rice29 of 31
Rest the cooked pilau rice
still covered
⏱ 5 min
ResultRested pilau rice30 of 31
Fluff the rested pilau rice
uncover and fluff gently with a fork
⏱ 1 min
ResultFluffed pilau rice31 of 31
Scatter the chopped coriander leaves over the fluffed pilau rice
remove and discard any whole spices (cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves) before serving
⏱ 1 min
ResultPilau RiceTotal Time1 hr 15 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 g | Rinse basmati rice⏱ 2 minResultRinsed basmati rice | |
| 2 | Rinsed basmati ricestep 1 | Soak the rinsed basmati rice⏱ 15 minResultSoaked basmati rice | |
| 3 | — | Drain the soaked basmati rice⏱ 1 minResultDrained basmati riceused in step 22 | |
| 4 | 1 piece | Slice the onion⏱ 2 minResultSliced onionused in step 9 | |
| 5 | 2 clove | Mince the 2 garlic cloves⏱ 1 minResultMinced garlic clovesused in step 11 | |
| 6 | 4 piece | Crush the 4 green cardamom pods⏱ 1 minResultLightly crushed green cardamom podsused in step 16 | |
| 7 | 15 g | Chop coriander leaves⏱ 1 minResultChopped coriander leavesused in step 31 | |
| 8 | 2 tbsp | medium heat | Heat the ghee⏱ 1 minResultHot ghee |
| 9 | Sliced onionstep 4 | Add the sliced onion to the hot ghee⏱ 15sResultSliced onion and hot ghee | |
| 10 | — | medium heat | Sauté the sliced onion and hot gheeLook foruntil deep golden — stirring occasionally, about 8–10 minutes⏱ 9 minResultDeep golden fried onion |
| 11 | Minced garlic clovesstep 5 | Add the minced garlic cloves to the deep golden fried onion⏱ 15sResultGarlic clove and onion mixture | |
| 12 | 1 tsp | — | Rinse the fresh ginger → under cold running water⏱ 30sResultRinsed fresh ginger |
| 13 | Rinsed fresh gingerstep 12 | Grate the rinsed fresh ginger⏱ 1 minResultGrated fresh ginger | |
| 14 | Grated fresh gingerstep 13 | Add the grated fresh ginger to the garlic clove and onion mixture⏱ 15sResultGrated fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves and sautéed onion | |
| 15 | — | medium heat | Sauté the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves and sautéed onionLook foruntil fragrant⏱ 1 minResultFragrant onion, garlic and ginger base |
| 16 | Lightly crushed green cardamom podsstep 6 | Add the lightly crushed green cardamom pods to the fragrant onion, garlic and ginger base⏱ 15sResultFragrant base with cardamom | |
| 17 | 4 piece | Add the 4 whole cloves to the fragrant base with cardamom⏱ 15sResultFragrant base with spices | |
| 18 | 1 piece | Add the cinnamon stick to the fragrant base with spices⏱ 15sResultFragrant base with warm spices | |
| 19 | 2 piece | Add the 2 bay leaves to the fragrant base with warm spices⏱ 15sResultFragrant spice base | |
| 20 | 1 tsp | Add cumin seeds to the fragrant spice base⏱ 15sResultFragrant spice base | |
| 21 | — | medium heat | Sauté the fragrant spice base → stir and toast the whole spices⏱ 1 minResultToasted spice and onion base |
| 22 | Drained basmati ricestep 3 | Add the drained basmati rice from the mixing bowl to the toasted spice and onion base⏱ 15sResultDrained basmati rice and sautéed cumin seeds | |
| 23 | — | medium heat | Sauté the drained basmati rice and sautéed cumin seedsLook forstir gently to coat in spiced ghee, sautéing until grains are lightly toasted⏱ 2 minResultLightly toasted rice mixture |
| 24 | 0.5 tsp | Add the turmeric to the lightly toasted rice mixture⏱ 15sResultSautéed basmati rice and turmeric | |
| 25 | 1 tsp | Add salt to the sautéed basmati rice and turmeric⏱ 15sResultSeasoned toasted rice | |
| 26 | 540 ml | Add the water to the seasoned toasted rice → stir once to combine⏱ 30sResultRice cooking liquid | |
| 27 | — | high heat | Bring the rice cooking liquid to a boil → rolling boil⏱ 3 minResultBoiled basmati rice |
| 28 | — | low heat | Simmer the boiled basmati riceLook foruntil all water is fully absorbed — reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly with lid⏱ 12 minResultCooked pilau rice |
| 29 | — | Rest the cooked pilau rice → still covered⏱ 5 minResultRested pilau rice | |
| 30 | — | Fluff the rested pilau rice → uncover and fluff gently with a fork⏱ 1 minResultFluffed pilau rice | |
| 31 | Chopped coriander leavesstep 7 | Scatter the chopped coriander leaves over the fluffed pilau rice → remove and discard any whole spices (cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves) before serving⏱ 1 minResultPilau Rice | |
| Total Time | 1 hr 15 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 93% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 181kcal | |
| 3g | |
| 7g | |
| 4g | |
| 26g | |
| 2g | |
| 1g | |
| 591mg |
Ingredients0/14
Tools0/7
indian · Recipe
Pilau Rice
Fragrant basmati rice infused with cumin seeds, cinnamon, bay leaves, and garlic.
Serves4
Total1 hr 15 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Basmati rice300 g
- Onion1 piece
- Garlic clove2 clove
- Green cardamom pods4 piece
- Coriander leaves15 g
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Fresh ginger1 tsp
- Whole cloves4 piece
- Cinnamon sticks1 piece
- Bay leaves2 piece
- Cumin seeds1 tsp
- Turmeric0.5 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Water540 ml
Tools
Mixing bowlSaucepanPestle and mortarChef's knifeColanderGraterForkMortar pestle
Method
1
Rinse basmati rice
2 minColanderBasmati rice · 300 g
2
Soak the rinsed basmati rice
15 minMixing bowlRinsed basmati rice · step 1
3
Drain the soaked basmati rice
Result · Drained basmati rice · used in step 22
1 minColander
4
Slice the onion
Result · Sliced onion · used in step 9
2 minChefs knifeOnion · 1 piece
5
Mince the 2 garlic cloves
Result · Minced garlic cloves · used in step 11
1 minChefs knifeGarlic clove · 2 clove
6
Crush the 4 green cardamom pods
Result · Lightly crushed green cardamom pods · used in step 16
1 minMortar pestleGreen cardamom pods · 4 piece
7
Chop coriander leaves
Result · Chopped coriander leaves · used in step 31
1 minChefs knifeCoriander leaves · 15 g
8
Heat the ghee
medium heat1 minSaucepanGhee · 2 tbsp
9
Add the sliced onion to the hot ghee
15sSaucepanSliced onion · step 4
10
Sauté the sliced onion and hot gheeLook foruntil deep golden — stirring occasionally, about 8–10 minutes
medium heat9 minSaucepan
11
Add the minced garlic cloves to the deep golden fried onion
15sSaucepanMinced garlic cloves · step 5
12
Rinse the fresh ginger → under cold running water
30sFresh ginger · 1 tsp
13
Grate the rinsed fresh ginger
1 minGraterRinsed fresh ginger · step 12
14
Add the grated fresh ginger to the garlic clove and onion mixture
15sSaucepanGrated fresh ginger · step 13
15
Sauté the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic cloves and sautéed onionLook foruntil fragrant
medium heat1 minSaucepan
16
Add the lightly crushed green cardamom pods to the fragrant onion, garlic and ginger base
15sSaucepanLightly crushed green cardamom pods · step 6
17
Add the 4 whole cloves to the fragrant base with cardamom
15sSaucepanWhole cloves · 4 piece
18
Add the cinnamon stick to the fragrant base with spices
15sSaucepanCinnamon sticks · 1 piece
19
Add the 2 bay leaves to the fragrant base with warm spices
15sSaucepanBay leaves · 2 piece
20
Add cumin seeds to the fragrant spice base
15sSaucepanCumin seeds · 1 tsp
21
Sauté the fragrant spice base → stir and toast the whole spices
medium heat1 minSaucepan
22
Add the drained basmati rice from the mixing bowl to the toasted spice and onion base
15sSaucepanDrained basmati rice · step 3
23
Sauté the drained basmati rice and sautéed cumin seedsLook forstir gently to coat in spiced ghee, sautéing until grains are lightly toasted
medium heat2 minSaucepan
24
Add the turmeric to the lightly toasted rice mixture
15sSaucepanTurmeric · 0.5 tsp
25
Add salt to the sautéed basmati rice and turmeric
15sSaucepanSalt · 1 tsp
26
Add the water to the seasoned toasted rice → stir once to combine
30sSaucepanWater · 540 ml
27
Bring the rice cooking liquid to a boil → rolling boil
high heat3 minSaucepan
28
Simmer the boiled basmati riceLook foruntil all water is fully absorbed — reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly with lid
low heat12 minSaucepan
29
Rest the cooked pilau rice → still covered
5 minSaucepan
30
Fluff the rested pilau rice → uncover and fluff gently with a fork
1 minFork
31
Scatter the chopped coriander leaves over the fluffed pilau rice → remove and discard any whole spices (cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves) before serving
Result · Pilau Rice
1 minSaucepanChopped coriander leaves · step 7
Printed 13 September 2026