Recipe

Exotic Spiced Pineapple Rice Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Charrm1 / All my dishes 1 year, 1 month ago A spiced, fruity, nutty basmati rice dish that looks, smells and tastes exotic. Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:6	Charrm1
	cardamome curcuma pineapple basmati rice spices nuts fruits ginger

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (375 ml) raw basmati rice

Cold water

1/4 tsp curcuma (or a pinch of saffron)

1/3 cup (75 ml) milk, hot

1/3 cup (75 ml) butter or ghee

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp (15 ml) ground ginger

2 tsp (10 ml) cumin seeds

1 tsp (10 ml) coriander seeds

1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper

1 cinnamon stick (1 inch long - 2,5 cm)

10 cardamome pods

1 pinch salt

Boiling water

1 - 14 oz (398 ml) can pineapple, chunks, drained

3/4 cup (200 ml) mixed nuts and raisins (opt)

Directions

Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes in a large bowl.

In an other bowl, mix the curcuma or the saffron to the milk and set aside.

Meanwhile, melt the butter or ghee in a saucepan. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 5 minutes until the onion is transparent.

Add the cumin, coriander, pepper, cinnamon and cardamome and cook for 2 minutes. Add the drained rice and the salt. Add enough boiling water to cover the rice by about 2 inches (5 cm). Mix well, cover and cook for 6 minutes.

Add the yellowed milk, in a zigzag fashion. DO NOT MIX so that only a part of the rice is darker.

Cover and continue cooking on medium-low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed approximately 13 to 15 minutes.

Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before lifting the cover.

Mix in the pineapple chunks and the nuts, raisins and place on a serving dish. Serve with fish or chicken.

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