Pilaf with apples
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Why not treat ourselves today with a fantastic pilaf made with apples and dried fruits? After all, we should occasionally pamper ourselves. Today I'm offering you a recipe for Indian-style apple pilaf—a rather sweet dish perfect as a dessert or afternoon snack. Additionally, we'll add some cinnamon, which pairs wonderfully with apples and gives the entire dish a delightful aroma. You won't need any cakes or pastries alongside this pilaf; it's so delicious on its own that even children will enjoy it immensely. And during the autumn days, a little celebration with this sunny, summery pilaf certainly won't hurt. So let's get started with the cooking—my step-by-step photo recipe for apple pilaf will guide you. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, let's prepare the syrup from sugar. Pour the sugar into a saucepan, add 270 ml of water and a little turmeric, which will give the syrup a pleasant color. Place over low heat and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup thickens.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice several times under cold water and leave it in a colander to dry slightly.
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Step 3
Peel the apples and remove the cores, then cut them into small cubes.
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Step 4
Rinse the raisins under cold water, chop the cashews slightly, then mix the raisins and nuts.
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Step 5
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil and sauté the cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom for just one to two minutes.
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Step 6
Now add the rice, mix well, and fry for several minutes. Then pour in 1.5–2 cups of boiling water and cook the rice over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, covered.
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Step 7
When the rice is half cooked, we transfer half of the rice to a bowl, and add raisins, apples, and nuts to the pot.
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Step 8
Cover them with the second half of the rice and pour the prepared syrup over. Cover again with a lid and cook over low heat for another 10-15 minutes. Now turn off the heat and let the pilaf steep for about 10 minutes.
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Step 9
We mix the ready pilaf and distribute it onto plates. Enjoy your meal, everyone!