East African Pilau Rice

This pilau right here dates back to Indian origin; probably an import that has been adapted for East African kitchens.
Pilau Rice is an intensely flavored rice, somewhat of a celebratory dish, that is cooked throughout East African Countries or Countries situated along the Swahili region in Africa.

2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil/butter/Ghee

1 teaspoons cumin spice

½ teaspoon cardamom spice

¼ teaspoon curry spice

½ teaspoon star anise

1 cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon pepper flake optional

1 medium onion chopped

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced ginger

½ teaspoon white/black pepper

1 small jalapenos pepper deseeded and chopped

⅓ to ½ cup cashew optional

2 cups Basmati rice

1 to 2 tomatoes chopped

1 small red bell pepper chopped

4 cups Liquid Broth or water, and or coconut milk

1½ teaspoon salt or more adjust to taste

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at africanbites.com

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