Pilau or Pulao (Fragrant Rice) Recipe

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Pilau or Pulao (Fragrant Rice)
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Directions:

  1. Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. While rice is soaking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion and salt, and sauté for 10 minutes or until brown and crisp.
  3. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  4. Bring a large pot of water to boil, add rice and boil for 3 minutes. Drain.
  5. Butter a heavy ovenproof saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Divide rice in three. Place a layer of rice on base. Scatter over half of mint, coriander and garam masala and half of onions. Repeat layers ending with rice. Pour over lemon juice. Stir together saffron and milk in a bowl. Pour over rice. Cover with a circle of parchment paper and the lid.
  6. Place in oven and steam for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 154.92 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.22g 6%
Cholesterol 0.83mg 0%
Sodium 7.49mg 0%
Potassium 118.19mg 3%
Total Carbs 27.65g 9%
Sugars 2.04g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 2.48g 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 46.1mg 256%
Calcium 29.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.71 Kcal (225 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.46g 6%
Cholesterol 0.29mg 0%
Sodium 2.6mg 0%
Potassium 40.98mg 3%
Total Carbs 9.59g 9%
Sugars 0.71g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 6%
Protein 0.86g 5%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 16mg 256%
Calcium 10.3mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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