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Description : Parsi Pilau Recipe made easy, learn how to make Parsi Pilau Recipes at home.

Recipe of Parsi Pilau
Ingredient Name	Unit	Quantity

lemon, grated	number	1
Almonds, sliced, blanched	tbsp	2
Black peppercorns	number	8-10
Boiling water	tbsp	2
Cardomon pods, crushed	number	4
Cinnamon	stick	1 1/2
Ghee or Clarified butter	tbsp	2
Hotwater	cup	4
Long grain rice	cup	2
Pistachios	tbsp	2
Raisins	tbsp	2
Saffron threads	tsp	1/2
Salt	to taste
Directions \| How to make Parsi Pilau

Place rice in a bowl. Soak saffron in boiling water for 10 minutes, then pour over rice and mix. Heat ghee in heavy saucepan, and stir-fry cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns for about 2 minutes, till aroma emerges. Add rice and continue stir-frying for about 3 minutes, then pour in hot water and add salt and lemon rind. Stir rice well and bring to a vigorous boil. Then turn heat down very low and cook for 20 minutes, tightly covered. After 20 minutes, lightly fold in raisins, scattered over the and continue slow cooking for 5 more minutes. Serve garnished with almonds and pistachios. Serves 5-6 people.

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