Persian Dill Pilaf

Ingredients
2 cups dill leaves, chopped
4 cups boiled rice
4-5 garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
½ tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tsp cumin seeds
2-inch stick cinnamon
5-8 black peppercorns
2 black cardamoms
Salt to taste
3-4 tsp olive oil
Fried onion, to garnish

Method
• Heat oil in a pan. Add cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, and black cardamom and allow
sizzling.
• Now add onion and garlic and sauté till they attain a golden colour.
• To this, add grated ginger, green chilli paste and sauté for a minute. Add rice, chopped dill and cook for
2-3 minutes. Season with salt and give a gentle mix.
• Remove from heat and transfer to a rice plate. Garnish with golden fried onions & serve.