Basmati Rice Pilaf With Carrots Recipe

Directions

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   * Purchase from Indian grocery or possibly gourmet shop.
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   1 Wash the rice in cold water, squeezing gently with your fingers, till the water runs clear.
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   Put the rice in 2 c. of cold water to soak for 20 min.
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   2 Strain soak water into saucepan and heat.
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   Leave rice to dry in strainer.
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   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   3 While rice is drying, chop onion finely and set aside.
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   Dice carrots and set aside.
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   Measure spices.
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    4 When rice is dry, heat oil over medium high flame in heavy, oven-proof skillet or possibly casserole dish.
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    Add in spices.
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    5 When spices become fragrant, add in butter and onions.
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    Cook till onions are tender and light golden.
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    Add in carrots and cook for 3-5 min.
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    6 Add in rice and cook, stirring very gently for 5 min.
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    7 Add in salt and heated soak water, bring to boil.
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    Reduce heat and simmer till water on top of rice has boiled off.
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    8 Cover tightly and cook for 20 min at 350F.
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    9 Remove from oven, let rest for 10 min, then serve.