Description
Savor the delightful blend of fluffy basmati rice, sweet dried apricots, and crunchy pistachios in this Persian Basmati Pilaf. This vibrant dish is perfect for celebrations or a cozy dinner at home. With its enticing aroma and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare, this pilaf is versatile enough to serve as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Drain the soaked rice and add to the pot with onions; stir gently to coat.
- Add cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom; toast spices for 1 minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in dried apricots and pistachios; let warm through for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg