Pilau Rice in Rice cooker | Nepali Style | Alicekitchen

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.

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaves, stirring for 1 minute.

Mix in the drained rice, coating it in the oil and spices for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water and add salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

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

Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold in peas, carrots, cashews, and raisins.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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