Pilaf with caraway seeds

4 servings

60 minutes

Cumin pilaf is a fragrant dish of Georgian cuisine filled with the warmth of spices and the gentle sweetness of raisins. Cumin, traditionally used in Caucasian cooking, gives the pilaf a deep, slightly nutty flavor with subtle resinous notes that harmonize with the airy grains of rice. Historically, this recipe emerged as one of the variations of pilaf popular in a region where spices play a key role in creating a rich flavor bouquet. Clarified butter adds a velvety texture to the pilaf, while the soft sweetness of raisins provides exquisite contrast. It is typically served hot, sprinkled with juicy raisins to reveal the complexity of flavors in every spoonful. This pilaf is perfect as a festive treat or a warming home dish that allows you to experience the warmth of Georgian gastronomy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 418.4
• Proteins: 3.6g
• Fats: 25.4g
• Carbohydrates: 44.9g

Ingredients

• Rice: 160 g
• Melted butter: 100 g
• Raisin: 80 g
• Caraway: 6 g
• Sugar: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the rice in salted water for a couple of hours. Then cook it until al dente.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 160 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Soak cumin in warm water for about half an hour. Fry raisins in oil and add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Caraway: 6 g
   • Raisin: 80 g
   • Sugar:  to taste

3. Mix rice with cumin, transfer to a pot, pour hot melted butter, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 160 g
   • Caraway: 6 g
   • Melted butter: 100 g

4. Serve the pilaf on a plate, sprinkled with raisins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 80 g