Whether you like beef or chicken, pilau is a dish you can prepare in the comfort of your home in very easy steps.
The dish is quite popular in East Africa.
Pilau mostly involves cooking beef or chicken in stock or broth and adding spices to rice.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg Meat
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
- 2 Medium onions, chopped and cubed
- 1 Tsp Garlic paste
- 1 Tsp Ginger paste
- 1 Tbsp Garam masala
- 4 Medium Potatoes, peeled
- 1 Tsp Black pepper
- Cooking oil
Preparation
Step 1: Begin by boiling your meat until tender then soak your rice in warm water for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Soak the rice in warm water for 10min
Step 3: Heat cooking oil in a sufuria and add in your onions. Heat until golden brown.
Step 4: Add in the crushed garlic, ginger, and garam masala.
Step 5: Cook for 2 min, add a bit of water then add in potato pieces.
Step 6: Now add the meat and allow it to simmer. Add in your rice and salt to taste, with 3 cups of water.
Step 7: Lower your heat and cover with aluminum foil then bring the mixture to boil.
Cook for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy with your choice of beverage.