Pistachio pilau rice

Pistachio pilau rice

This lightly spiced, vibrant side dish is the perfect accompaniment to curry

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. Fry the onion in the oil in a large frying pan or saucepan until softened. Stir in the turmeric, then the rice, and keep stirring until the grains are golden.
  2. Pour in the hot stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 mins until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and stir through the spring onions, pistachios and some seasoning before serving hot, or allowing to cool.

Per serving

255 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, sugar 3g, salt 0.25 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2011.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian Freezable

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Ingredients

  • 1 onion , sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 300g basmati rice
  • 600ml hot vegetable stock
  • bunch spring onions , sliced
  • 50g pistachios , roughly chopped
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Per serving

255 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 7 g, saturated fat 1g, fibre 2g, sugar 3g, salt 0.25 g

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