Pilau rice seasoning
Pilau rice seasoning is a blend of aromatic spices used to prepare pilau rice, a popular side dish served alongside many Indian dishes. It can be prepared in bulk and stored along with your other spice mixes until you are ready to use it.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamon
- 7½ cm cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Grind the cloves.
- Remove the husks from the cardamon pods and discard. Grind the seeds.
- Measure and place all the ground spices in a bowl and mix.
- Transfer to a clean jar with a tight fitting lid to store.
Notes
How to store
Store in a clean jar with a tight fitting lid in a dry place and away from direct sunlight.
How to use
- Combine with garlic, onion and basmati rice to make pilau rice.
- Use to season vegetables such as potato wedges or spicy cauliflower.
- Add to rice to make a tasty filling for stuffed vegetables such as stuffed peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoonCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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