Whole Spice Basmati Pilaf Recipe

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Whole Spice Basmati Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the rice.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  3. Make a cartouch to fit a medium round casserole dish; cut a circle of greaseproof paper, slightly larger than the dish, and snip a tiny hole in the centre to make a steam vent.
  4. Melt two thirds of the butter in the flameproof casserole dish and saute the onion for about 5 minutes, until softened.
  5. Add the rice and stir well, then add the herbs, whole spices and lemon or orange zest.
  6. Cook for a minute or two.
  7. Bring the stock to a boil, using the larger volume if you prefer a more tender grain.
  8. Mix the stock into the rice along with the salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Press on the cartouche, turning the edges up and pressing them to the side of the pan for a neat fit.
  10. Make sure the vent is visible.
  11. There is no need to cover with a lid.
  12. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes.
  13. Remove from the oven, allow to stand for 5 minutes, and then remove the cartouch.
  14. Fork through the remaining butter until the rice grains are fluffy and separate, removing the whole spices before serving if you prefer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 219.16 Kcal (918 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.47g 18%
Cholesterol 29.66mg 10%
Sodium 523.12mg 22%
Potassium 204.79mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.14g 9%
Sugars 5.11g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 16.8mg 93%
Calcium 23.2mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.08 Kcal (448 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.61g 18%
Cholesterol 14.49mg 10%
Sodium 255.59mg 22%
Potassium 100.05mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.77g 9%
Sugars 2.5g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 7%
Protein 2.31g 9%
Vitamin C 9mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 8.2mg 93%
Calcium 11.4mg 2%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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