Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Lemon Pilau Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups Pilau Rice - Cooked and cooled
- • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- • 1/2 medium sliced Brown/White Onion
- • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- • 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- • 1/8 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- • 1 very finely sliced Lemon Peel
- • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- • 1/4 cup Fresh/Chopped Coriander
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the oil on high in a non stick, high sided pan and add the finely sliced onions. Fry for a couple of minutes until they just start to brown
2
Phase 2
Add the salt, turmeric and cumin powder, stir through and cook for 30 seconds
3
Phase 3
add the lemon peel and lemon juice, stir through then add the rice. Cook stirring for 2-3 minutes to ensure the rice is piping hot
4
Phase 4
just before removing from the pan add 1/2 of the fresh coriander and stir though and serve topped with the remaining fresh coriander