Best 8 Onion Pilau Recipes

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Onion pilau is a fragrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe combines the savory flavors of onions, spices, and rice to create a truly delectable meal. Whether you are looking for a comforting weeknight dinner or a special dish to serve at your next gathering, onion pilau is sure to delight your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, this article will guide you through the steps of preparing a perfect onion pilau dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



Fresh Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

This version of mushroom rice pilaf uses fresh mushrooms, not canned. Add garlic if you like.

Provided by Karen V.

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ⅓ cups water
⅔ cup white rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, rice, bouillon granules, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 14 to 16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ONION PILAU



Onion Pilau image

Make and share this Onion Pilau recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stardustannie

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 g butter
2 large yellow onions
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Heat Butter in medium pan, cook finely chopped onion and seeds, stirring until onion is browned lightly.
  • Add rice, cook stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in stock, simmer, covered for about 15 minutes or until rice is just tender.
  • Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, stand, covered for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.6, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 294.9, Carbohydrate 68, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 11

TURMERIC PILAU WITH GOLDEN ONIONS



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This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g basmati rice
4 tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tsp cumin seed
1 tsp black mustard seeds
2 large onions , halved and sliced
just under 1 tsp turmeric
2 red or green chillies , deseeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse the rice until the water looks completely clear. Drain, then tip into a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 6 mins until just tender, but check after 5 mins. Drain well, cool and chill.
  • Heat the oil in a large wok and fry the spices until they start to pop. Add the onions, then cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and golden. Stir in the turmeric and chilli, and cook for 1-2 mins more. Cool.
  • TO BARBECUE: Heat the wok over the coals and, when the onions are sizzling, add the rice and cook, turning until heated through. If the embers are starting to die down a bit, cover the wok with a lid or the wok with a lid or foil to keep in the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

RICE PILAF WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Rice Pilaf With Garlic and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
2 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
29 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Heat oil in an oven-proof saucepan, saute' onion for about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, rice, and vermicelli. Saute 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bake uncoered at 350 for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and serve.

KENYAN BEEF AND POTATO PILAU BY KIANO MOJU RECIPE BY TASTY



Kenyan Beef And Potato Pilau By Kiano Moju Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground cumin, paprika, ground cardamom, black pepper, ground cloves, vegetable oil, medium red onions, garlic, ginger, serrano chile, pilau masala, beef stock cubes, cinnamon stick, fresh cilantro, beef sirloin, roma tomatoes, potato, water, basmati rice

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
1 tablespoon pilau masala
2 beef stock cubes
1 cinnamon stick
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 lb beef sirloin, cubed
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 lb potato, waxy, peeled and cut into 1 inch (2 cm) chunks
4 cups water
2 cups basmati rice

Steps:

  • Make the pilau masala: In a medium bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, cardamom, black pepper, and cloves. Set aside.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and red onion and sauté for 10-15 minutes, until dark brown.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, serrano chile, pilau masala, beef stock cubes, cinnamon stick, and cilantro. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the tomatoes have released their liquid.
  • Add the potatoes and the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the rice, stir, and cover. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BROWNED ONION AND CORN PILAF



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Categories     Onion     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Corn     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup unconverted long-grain rice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion and the corn in the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until the vegetables are browned. Add the rice, stir the mixture until the rice is coated with the butter, and stir in 1 cup water and the salt. Bring the liquid to a boil, stirring, and cook the pilaf, covered, over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.

LEMON RICE PILAF



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No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked jasmine or long grain white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN RICE AND ONION PILAF



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 58m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3/4 pound onions (3 to 4 onions), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
2 cups brown rice (about 1 pound)
5 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large sturdy saucepan. When hot add the onions and saute over medium-to-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and rice and mix well to combine. Add water, salt and pepper and bring mixture to a boil, stirring so it does not stick.
  • When boiling, reduce the heat and cook, covered, over very low heat for about 40 minutes, until rice is tender, a little chewy and most of the moisture has been absorbed. Check rice near end of cooking time; it may take a little longer than 40 minutes to absorb all the water and cook through. Serve with sweet and sour curried chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 789 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use the right type of rice: Basmati rice is the best choice for onion pilau, as it cooks evenly and has a light, fluffy texture.
  • Soak the rice before cooking: Soaking the rice for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps to remove the starch and prevents it from sticking together.
  • Use a generous amount of onions: Onions are the key ingredient in onion pilau, so don't be afraid to use a lot of them. The more onions you use, the more flavorful the dish will be.
  • Cook the onions slowly: Cooking the onions slowly over low heat allows them to caramelize and develop a deep, rich flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a good-quality broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Add spices and herbs: Spices and herbs are essential for giving onion pilau its characteristic flavor. Common spices and herbs used in onion pilau include cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, and bay leaves.
  • Let the pilau rest before serving: After the pilau is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb the remaining liquid.

Conclusion:

Onion pilau is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a popular dish in many countries around the world, and there are many different variations on the recipe. Regardless of how you choose to make it, onion pilau is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try and enjoy its unique flavor and aroma.

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