Chicken pilau with cinnamon, cloves and peas
A fragrant one pot rice with chicken, whole spices and peas.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs clear, then soak for 15 minutes. Drain.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until golden. Add the whole spices, garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
9 min - 3
Add the chicken, cumin and turmeric and cook for 5 minutes, until sealed.
5 min - 4
Stir in the rice, then the water. Bring to the boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.
12 min - 5
Scatter the peas on top, cover again and rest off the heat for 10 minutes.
10 min - 6
Fluff with a fork, take out the whole spices and stir in the coriander.
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