Ninja Speedi - Indian Restaurant Style Pilau Rice From Scratch
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Ninja Speedi - Indian Restaurant Style Pilau Rice From Scratch

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

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 Rice - Basmati
  • • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • • 2.5 cups Water (boiling)
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • • 4 Green Cardamom Pods
  • • 1 Bay Leaf
  • • 2" Cassia Bark (Cinnamon Stick)
  • • 1 Star Anise
  • • 2 Cloves
  • • 1/8 teaspoon Various Food Colouring Powders

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs clear, soak in clean water for 15 minutes, rinse once more and then drain

2
Phase 2

flip the smartswitch to air fry/hob

3
Phase 3

add the drained rice and stir through the spices, sautéing for 1 minute

4
Phase 4

close the lid and flip the smartswitch to rapid cooker

5
Phase 5

when finished, open the lid and remove the large aromatic spices which should be sitting on top of the rice