How to make Pilau Rice| Easy African Swahili Pilau | Traditional Tanzanian Food

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.

Prepare all ingredients: 1 cup pre-cooked peas, 1 cup shredded onions, 8 cloves garlic, 400 grams chicken, 5 medium potatoes chopped in half, and 3 cups rice.

Wash the rice well to remove the starch until the water runs clear.

In a large pan, pour about 5 tablespoons of oil over medium to high heat.

Add the onions and sauté until slightly brown.

Reduce heat to low and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant without burning.

Add the chopped potatoes and stir continuously to prevent sticking, adding a pinch of salt if desired.

Once the potatoes are cooked, add the dry spices from the pilaf masala mix.

Add the chicken and mix well to absorb flavors.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of tomato paste (optional).

Add about 1 cup of chicken stock or chicken broth to prevent burning and help flavor the potatoes.

After a minute, add the washed rice and a couple of pre-cooked peas.

Pour in 4 cups of hot water and mix gently, then cover the pan.

Reduce heat to low and cook for about one hour without stirring to avoid soggy rice.

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