Pilau rice seasoning
Prepare your own pilau rice seasoning using a blend of whole and ground aromatic spices using this easy spice mix recipe. Use your homemade spice blend to prepare authentic Indian pilau rice which is perfect for pairing with curries, to use as a filling for stuffed vegetables or to serve cold with a salad.
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
Toast any whole spices (optional)
- Heat a heavy bottomed pan or skillet. Add the whole spices and toast for around a couple of minutes until fragrant. Remove from the pan and leave to cool before grinding.
Grind and mix the spices
- 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.
Video
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 or to serve cold with a salad.
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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