Tanzanian Pilau

Tanzanian Recipe: By Miriam


Pilau originates from India. It has become a favorite Tanzanian rice dish. Pilau has a very unique taste. Although in Tanzania it is traditionally cooked with chicken, I prefer to use chicken broth and then serve the dish with a simple chicken stew.
 Tanzanian Pilau

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Basimati rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup Onions
  • 1 tbsp Crushed garlic
  • 1 tbsp Pilau masala
  • 2 to 3 cups Chicken broth (boiling)
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk (canned)
  • Salt
  • Put oil in a pot and heat oil on medium heat. Then, add rice and onions. Stir until the translucent color of rice starts to turn white.
  • Add garlic and pilau masala. Keep stiring until the garlic is cooked.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the coconut milk with ½ cup of chicken broth.
  • Add the coconut mixture to the rice.
  • Cover the pot and turn heat to the lowest settings. Adding chicken broth ½ cup at a time to the rice until it is cooked.

Serve with:
• Kachumbari and Meats or Baked Tilapia with coconut sauce