RicepilafSERVES4–6
Infusedwithsaffron,cinnamonandcardamom,andjewelledwith
roastedcashews,youcaneatthisricedishonitsownwitha dollop
ofyoghurt,orasa side with pan-fried fish or grilled chicken.
150 gmcashews
2 tbspghee
1 onion
2 cinnamonquills
10 cardamompods,bruised
Handfulofcurryleaves
300 gmbasmatirice,rinsedwell
500 ml(2cups)hotchickenstock
2 largepinchessaffron
threadsmixedwith1 tbsp
boilingwater
Coriander,coarsely
chopped,toserve
Lime wedges, to serve
MAKEITAMEAL
A pilafcanbecomea meal-in-one
simplybyaddingproteintotherice,
suchasprawnsorchicken,which
willcookasthericedoes.
Otherwise,it makesa great
accompanimenttodishessuch
asoureasybutterchicken (p40).1 Preheatovento 250 °C.Roast
cashewsona trayuntilgolden
(5minutes),thensetaside.
2 Meanwhile,heatgheeina
casseroleovermedium-high
heat.Addonionandspices
andstiroccasionallyuntiltender
andstartingtocaramelise
(5minutes).Addriceandstir
tocombine,thenaddstockand
saffronandbringtoa simmer.
Stir,seasontotasteandcover
withfoil,thenbakeinovenuntil
liquidis absorbedandrice is
tender(10-12minutes).
3 Stircashewsthroughrice
andservetoppedwithcoriander
and lime wedges to the side.