How to cook Pilau | Pilau recipe | Pilau ya mbuzi | Kenyan pilau

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

pilau spices

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: curry powder

A homemade mix can be tailored for health, and curry powder is often cheaper.

Marinate goat meat with garlic & ginger paste and pilau masala for at least 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced red onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinated goat meat and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add water and bay leaves, then season with salt.

Stir in rinsed basmati rice and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in cooked carrots and peas.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.

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