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Fragrant pilau rice
Fruit and vegetables
1 medium
onion
, finely chopped
Tins, packets and jars
450g/1lb
basmati rice
(for a more authentic flavour and texture it is best not to use easy-cook rice; however, it will still work and be very tasty if you do)
Cooking ingredients
4
cardamom
pods
8
cloves
1
cinnamon
stick
pinch
saffron
threads (optional)
2
bay leaves
600ml/1 pint hot chicken stock,
vegetable stock
or water
salt
Dairy, eggs and chilled
large knob
butter
, plus extra to serve
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