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Exotic Spiced Pineapple Rice Recipe
by Micheline

Exotic Spiced Pineapple Rice

A spiced, fruity, nutty basmati rice dish that looks, smells and tastes exotic.

Rating: 4.5/5
Avg. 4.5/5 2 votes
Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 6

Goes Well With: fish, chicken

Wine and Drink Pairings: dry white win

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) raw basmati rice
  • Cold water
  • 1/4 tsp curcuma (or a pinch of saffron)
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) milk, hot
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) butter or ghee
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground ginger
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp (10 ml) coriander seeds
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cinnamon stick (1 inch long - 2,5 cm)
  • 10 cardamome pods
  • 1 pinch salt
  • boiling water
  • 1 - 14 oz (398 ml) can pineapple, chunks, drained
  • 3/4 cup (200 ml) mixed nuts and raisins (opt)

Directions

  1. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes in a large bowl.
  2. In an other bowl, mix the curcuma or the saffron to the milk and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter or ghee in a saucepan. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 5 minutes until the onion is transparent.
  4. Add the cumin, coriander, pepper, cinnamon and cardamome and cook for 2 minutes. Add the drained rice and the salt. Add enough boiling water to cover the rice by about 2 inches (5 cm). Mix well, cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  5. Add the yellowed milk, in a zigzag fashion. DO NOT MIX so that only a part of the rice is darker.
  6. Cover and continue cooking on medium-low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed approximately 13 to 15 minutes.
  7. Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before lifting the cover.
  8. Mix in the pineapple chunks and the nuts, raisins and place on a serving dish. Serve with fish or chicken.