Easy Pilaf

Ingredients and Weight: - 2 cups long grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine rice) - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 medium yellow onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth - 1/2 cup dried cranberries - 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps: 1. Rinse the rice under cold water for a minute or two, or until the water runs clear. 2. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 7. Stir in the cranberries and parsley.

Nutritional Information: (per serving) - Calories: 250 - Fat: 5g - Protein: 5g - Carbohydrates: 45g - Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics: - Fluffy and flavorful rice dish - Aromatic with spices - Colorful with cranberries and parsley - Perfect as a side dish or main course

User Comments:

• "This pilaf was so easy to make and turned out delicious. The spices were perfectly balanced."
• "I love the addition of cranberries to this dish. It adds a sweet and tart flavor that complements the rice perfectly."
• "This is my go-to pilaf recipe now. It's simple, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a long grain rice that will not become sticky when cooked.
• If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can use vegetable broth instead.
• Be sure to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove the starch and prevent it from becoming gummy.
• Don't overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.