Florida Orange Scented Basmati Pilaf

Name: Florida Orange Scented Basmati Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: approximately 6 to 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 medium onions, finely minced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 cups basmati rice; 3 cups Florida Orange Juice; 2 cups Water; 3 plum tomatoes, cored and diced; 3 star anise; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 bunch green onions, chopped, for garnish

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Publish date:: Mar 23, 2010

20minDuration
15minCook Time
5minPrep Time
approximately 6 to 8 ServingsServings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
2 medium onions, finely minced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups Florida Orange Juice
2 cups Water
3 plum tomatoes, cored and diced
3 star anise
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 bunch green onions, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

1 Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2 Add oil and onions; cook until onions are golden. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

3 Add rice and stir to combine; then add orange juice, water, tomatoes, star anise and garam masala.

4 Cover and reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

5 Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

6 Stir and remove star anise. Garnish with green onions.

Source: The Florida Department of Citrus