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Brown basmati rice contains more nutrients than the white variety. Rice pilau can be used along with dal to make a simple meal, or can be used as part of a more elaborate meal.\n        <\/p>\n      \n              <div class=\"ue-stats-divider\"><\/div>        <div class=\"ue-stats\">\n                      <div class=\"ue-stat\">\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class='far fa-clock'><\/i><\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-title\">Prep Time<\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-text\">15 Min<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ue-stat\">\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class='far fa-clock'><\/i><\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-title\">Cook Time<\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-text\">25 Min<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ue-stat\">\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class='far fa-clock'><\/i><\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-title\">Total Time<\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-text\">40 Min<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ue-stat\">\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-icon\"><i class='far fa-user'><\/i><\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-title\">Servings<\/span>\n              <span class=\"ue-stat-text\">4-6<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n            \n      \n                <div class=\"ue-ingredients-divider\"><\/div>      <div class=\"ue-ingredients\">\n        <h2 class=\"ue-ingredients ue-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"ue-ingredient-ul\">\n                                                   <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  300 g basmati rice\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  50 ml ghee or vegetable oil\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  50 g raw cashews, almonds or pistachio nuts, chopped\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  1 teaspoon cumin seeds\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  2 cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and shredded\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  1\u20132 green chillies, seeded and finely chopped\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  600 ml hot water\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  150 g fresh peas or finely sliced green beans\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  \u00bd teaspoon garam masala\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  1 teaspoon salt\n               <\/li>\n                                                                <li class=\"ue-ingredient\">\n                                  50 g raisins (optional)\n               <\/li>\n                                                                   <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      \n          <div class=\"ue-instructions-divider\"><\/div>      <div class=\"ue-instructions\">\n        <h2 class=\"ue-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"ue-step ue-step-1\">\n  <div class=\"ue-step-progress\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-indicator\">\n      1    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ue-progress-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ue-instructions-content\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-title-desc\">\n      <h3 class=\"ue-step-title\">Wash rice<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ue-step-desc\">Wash the rice and soak in cold water for 15\u201320 minutes, then drain.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img href=\"\"  alt=\"\" class=\"ue-step-img\" >\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-step ue-step-2\">\n  <div class=\"ue-step-progress\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-indicator\">\n      2    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ue-progress-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ue-instructions-content\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-title-desc\">\n      <h3 class=\"ue-step-title\">Saut\u00e9 nuts<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ue-step-desc\">Heat the ghee or oil in a heavy pan over a low heat. Add the nuts and saut\u00e9, stirring constantly until golden brown. Remove from the oil.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img href=\"\"  alt=\"\" class=\"ue-step-img\" >\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-step ue-step-3\">\n  <div class=\"ue-step-progress\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-indicator\">\n      3    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ue-progress-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ue-instructions-content\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-title-desc\">\n      <h3 class=\"ue-step-title\">Heat spices<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ue-step-desc\">Increase the heat to medium, add the cumin seeds, ginger and chillies to the pan and cook until the cumin is golden brown, stirring constantly.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img href=\"\"  alt=\"\" class=\"ue-step-img\" >\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-step ue-step-4\">\n  <div class=\"ue-step-progress\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-indicator\">\n      4    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ue-progress-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ue-instructions-content\">\n    <div class=\"ue-step-title-desc\">\n      <h3 class=\"ue-step-title\">Cook rice<\/h3>\n      <p class=\"ue-step-desc\">Pour in the rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the hot water, peas, garam masala, salt, nuts and raisins, if using. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to very low, cover with a tight fitting lid and cook gently for 10\u201315 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy. Serve at once.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <img href=\"\"  alt=\"\" class=\"ue-step-img\" >\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n      \n          \n            \n            \n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- end Recipe - custom -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rice Side Lunch Dinner Rice Pilau Basmati is considered to be the best rice among the many Indian varieties \u2013 its name means &#8216;queen of fragrance&#8217; \u2013 and is the one most often used in festive Indian dishes. Brown basmati rice contains more nutrients than the white variety. 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