Saffron Pilau

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18 May 202618 May 2026

This rich and buttery pilau is based on a recipe from my gracious friend Joyce Westrip’s seminal book Moghul Cooking. It’s more than just a dish of rice, with delicious pops of cardamom and sweet sultanas threaded throughout.

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