Plain Pilau Recipe

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Plain Pilau
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Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups white rice , long- grain
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup peas
  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Melt the butter in a large, fireproof casserole and fry the rice in it over low heat until it just starts to color.
  2. Add the cinnamon and the crushed cardamom seeds; stir and continue frying for a minute or two.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir briefly.
  4. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the casserole tightly, and let the rice steam for about 20 minutes.
  5. All the water should be absorbed and the rice just tender but not mushy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 298.55 Kcal (1250 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.74g 13%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 444.33mg 19%
Potassium 203.23mg 4%
Total Carbs 50.02g 17%
Sugars 1.32g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.61g 10%
Protein 5.65g 11%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 37.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 143.17 Kcal (599 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.19g 13%
Cholesterol 7.32mg 5%
Sodium 213.08mg 19%
Potassium 97.46mg 4%
Total Carbs 23.99g 17%
Sugars 0.63g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 10%
Protein 2.71g 11%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 13%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 17.8mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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