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A nice accompaniment to any Indian dish (credit: Women's Weekly "Indian Cooking") (Jane).

Indian Cardamom Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
2 curry leaves, torn
1 chilli, finely chopped
3 cups basmati rice (thrice washed and drained)
4 cups chicken stock (or water and 2 teaspoons salt or bullion cubes)
1/2 cup pistachios (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves

Method

1. Heat ghee in saucepan and cook cardamom seeds - stirring - until they begin to pop.

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2. Add onions and cook till soft.

3. Add garlic, ginger, curry leaves and chilli and cook, stirring, until fragrant.
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4. Add rice and cook, stirring, for a minute or so.
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5. Add stock, bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer - covered tightly - for about 20 minutes or until rice is just tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
6. When done, fluff rice with a fork, stir in pistachios and mint and serve.
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Possible side: curry cauliflower

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