Pilau Rice

Serves 2 large

Serves 4 mini-sides

Ingredients

• 200g (2 cups) basmati rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 3 green cardamoms
• 4 cloves
• 1/2 tsp saffron
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 400ml water
• splash of red and green food colouring

Method

1. Rinse the rice through cold water well (if using a bath, change water as needed) and then drain
2. Add the ghee to a saucepan over medium heat
3. Add the spices and gently toast them until you get an aromatic lift
4. Add the rice to the pain, stir well to ensure rice is well coated
5. Add the water, bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and put the lid on (do not remove the lid for any reason)
6. Let simmer for about 9-11 minutes
7. At the left of the pan add green food colouring, add the right add red
8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes
9. Fluff the rice with a fork and pick out the spices
10. Serve and enjoy