Pilaf

# Fragrant & Fluffy Pilaf Recipe 🍚✨ Pilaf (or Pilau) is a delicious and aromatic rice dish, cooked in seasoned broth with vegetables, spices, and sometimes meat. It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with a variety of meals or can be enjoyed on its own. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a flavorful vegetable pilaf at home! ## Ingredients 🍽️: ### For the Pilaf: - 1 cup basmati rice (or long-grain rice) 🍚 - 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 🧈🍶 - 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅 - 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄 - 1 carrot, diced 🥕 - 1/2 cup peas 🌿 - 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (optional) 🌶️ - 2 cups vegetable broth or water 💧 - 1 bay leaf 🍃 - 1 cinnamon stick (optional) 🌿 - 3-4 whole cloves 🌿 - 1 tsp cumin seeds 🌾 - Salt to taste 🧂 - Black pepper to taste 🌶️ - Fresh cilantro or parsley for