Pilau Rice

Name: Pilau Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) basmati rice; 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint; 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped coriander; 1 tbsp (15 mL) garam masala; 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) saffron; 1/3 cup (75 mL) hot milk

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Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) basmati rice
2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Salt to taste
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped coriander
1 tbsp (15 mL) garam masala
1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) saffron
1/3 cup (75 mL) hot milk

Directions

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