9 whole basmati pilaf Recipes

basmati rice, butter, onion, finely chopped, thyme, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, split open, star anise (optional), lemon , zest of, finely pared in pieces, orange , zest of, finely pared in pieces, chicken stock or 500 -600 ml water, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

basmati rice, heads garlic, whole, vegetable oil, boneless leg of lamb , cut into 3-inch pieces, onions, thinly sliced, carrots, coarsely grated, cumin seeds, coriander seed, fresh barberries, whole black peppercorns, boiling water to cover, salt

boneless pork loin , with some fat, dried chili , with seeds, pasilla chile , with seeds, peppercorn, cumin seed, turmeric, cinnamon sticks, gingerroot, whole fresh green chili pepper , roasted over an open flame and peeled (leave seeds in pepper), chopped cilantro leaves, washed very well and chopped, garlic cloves, cider vinegar, dark rum, salt, sugar, basmati rice , picked over, washed well, and soaked in lukewarm water for 15 minutes, chicken bouillon cube, canola oil, cinnamon sticks, broken into 3 or 4 cloves, bay leaves, onions, finely minced, tomatoes, cored and diced, salt

basmati rice, cold water, whole cumin seeds, cardamom pods, lightly crushed , black seeds reserved, pods discarded, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, bay leaves, unsalted butter , plus 3 tablespoons, cut into slices, optional, red onion, peeled and finely diced, kosher salt

olive oil, cumin seed, cinnamon sticks, whole cardamom pods, basmati rice, rinsed and drained, vegetable stock, thawed corn kernel

white basmati rice, canola oil (or other neutral oil), whole black peppercorn, onion, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), zucchini, trimmed and sliced into thin half moons, carrot, peeled, trimmed , and sliced into thin half moons, serrano pepper, seeded, trimmed, and minced, sliced almonds, salt, sugar, coconut milk, water, fresh cilantro (to garnish ) (optional)

white basmati rice, canola oil, green cardamom pods, crushed, cinnamon, ginger-garlic paste , recipe follows, scallions, white and light green parts, chopped (should make 1/2 cup), green ends sliced thinly and kept separate for garnish, diced tomatoes (no salt added), water, kosher salt, for seasoning, peanuts, garlic, whole, fresh ginger, peeled , 1/2-inch slices, canola oil