Pineapple Rice

Serves:	3
Recipe Type:	Veg.
Preparation Time:	15 M
Cooking Time:	40 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1½ cups Pineapple (cut in small cubes)
• 8 tbsp Pineapple Juice
• 2 Onions (sliced)
• 3 Green Chilies
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• ¼ tsp Garam Masala
• 3 Cloves
• 1 small Cinnamon Stick
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 tbsp sliced Almonds

Cooking Instructions:

• Cook rice in lightly salted water, until tender but very firm. Remove and cool completely.
• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add cumin seeds, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Fry for 30 seconds.
• Add onions and fry until golden brown and crisp.
• Reserve half of the mixture in a separate plate.
• Add turmeric powder, green chilies, and pineapple pieces to the pan. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add pineapple juice and mix well.
• Sprinkle garam masala and salt.
• Add rice and stir gently to blend them, on low heat. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer into a serving platter and garnish with the reserved onions, chopped coriander, and almonds.
• Serve hot.