Mahmood Rice

Rice Pilaf with Dried Apricots and Plums

Cuisine Type
Caucasian Cuisine
Dish Type
Side Dish
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian
Cooking Time
30-60 minutes
Rice Variety
Sella Basmati Rice
Serves
4-6 People

How to Cook?

Add 1/2 teacup of olive oil to a pot; add 1 cup of almonds and toast until golden.
Add 1 teacup of pine nuts and 1 teacup of currants; continue to sauté.
Add 2 cups of rice and sauté for about 10 minutes.
Add 20 pieces each of chopped dried apricots and dried plums; mix well.
Add 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp allspice, 2 tsp black pepper, and 3 tsp salt; stir to combine.
Add 4 cups of hot water, cover the lid, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
Turn off the heat; let it rest for 15–20 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

2 cups Mahmood Basmati rice
4 cups hot water
1/4 cup (50 ml) olive oil
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup currants
20 pieces chopped dried apricots
20 pieces chopped dried plums
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp allspice
2 tsp black pepper
3 tsp salt

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