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Pilaf with Carrots and Oriental Spices

Fragrant rice pilaf with fried carrots, cumin, barberry, and mustard. The dish is cooked in a cauldron with ghee and spices, resulting in a crumbly texture and rich flavor.

Total
35 min
Standard serving
417.5 g

Ingredients

Total 9

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Cut the carrots into julienne strips.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    In a cauldron, melt the clarified butter and fry the spices: cumin, barberry, and mustard.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    When the mustard seeds start to crackle and release their aroma, add the carrots. Stir and fry for 10–15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Add rice, salt and turmeric. Mix with carrots. Immediately pour in hot water, bring to a boil, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Boil for 15–20 minutes until all water has evaporated.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Before serving, gently mix the pilaf. If desired, serve with sliced tomatoes seasoned with salt and red pepper.

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