Potato and Basmati Rice Pilaf

Name: Potato and Basmati Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian,American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 russet potato, peeled and diced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch saffron threads; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups vegetable broth, or chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup currants; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 3 tablespoons chopped dried apricots; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

An easy and flavorful Indian side dish, Potato and Basmati Rice Pilaf features aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric, along with sweet currants and crunchy toasted almonds.

⭐ 4 (18 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minTotal: 40 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Indian American

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Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet; add onion and sauté for a few minutes.
Add diced potato and cook, stirring, until golden (6-8 minutes).
Stir in cumin, turmeric, saffron threads, salt, and basmati rice; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add broth and water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in currants, almonds, chopped apricots, and butter. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 326 kcal

Carbohydrate: 48 g

Cholesterol: 8 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 662 mg

Sugar: 14 g

Fat: 14 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g