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Pina Colada Pilaf!
 
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4.7 (7 Votes)
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 10
No, it's not too sweet! It is easy & delicious! Made for RSC Lucky #13. This does make quite a bit but it didn't last long in our family. It can be a side dish or served under a curry dish.
Ingredients:
20 ounces pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice & pineapple reserved separately
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water, approximately
2 cups basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked (or 1 15oz can, rinsed & drained)
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions:
1. Combine reserved pineapple juice, coconut milk & 1c water or more to equal 3 1/2c liquid.
2. Combine liquid with basmati, salt, cinnamon & cardamom. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low & cook, covered, 10 minutes.
3. Fluff rice & stir in pineapple chunks, garbanzo beans, almonds, raisins & cilantro. Cover & let sit 10 minutes. Fluff again & serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com