Pilau Rice (An old Mauritian classic)

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar crunch with less cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries offer a unique flavor, while sultanas are more affordable.

Wash the basmati rice.

Steam the chicken drumsticks, beef sausages, and bacon together with the rice.

Add curry leaves, cloves, and onions to the pot.

Stir in crushed garlic, crushed ginger, and optional green chillies.

Mix in turmeric powder, chopped coriander leaves, oil, chicken seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens