Pineapple pilaf

I was so hesitant to try using pineapple in rice, but this truly was a winner in my kitchen. The juice from the pineapple combines so well with the spices added into the rice and makes it taste sweet, aromatic and spicy all at the same time. It is definitely worth a try if you have just a handful of pineapple chunks.


You need
Pineapple - 1 cup (diced)
Basmati rice - 1 cup 
Onions - 1/2 (finely chopped)
Aniseed - 1
Cinnamon powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
Garlic cloves - 2 (crushed)
Green chillies - 2 (slit)
Curry powder - 1 teaspoon
Oil
Ghee - 1 tablespoon
Salt
Coriander leaves


Method

• Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan start by adding oil, followed by garlic cloves, onions, green chillies and aniseed and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the pineapple chunks, cinnamon powder and curry powder and mix well. Saute for few minutes more.
• Add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
• When the water boils, drain the rice and add it to the pan.
• Add salt, ghee, cover and cook on medium heat.
• When you see holes on the rice, reduce the heat to a low and cook until rice is done.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.