Pilau

Brown the onions

Cook the sliced onions in the oil over medium-high heat until deeply browned.

Brown the beef

Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides.

Add whole spices

Stir in the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, garlic, ginger and pilau masala, and cook until fragrant.

Simmer the beef

Add half the stock, cover, and simmer until the beef is tender.

Add the rice

Stir in the rinsed rice and the remaining stock, and bring to a boil.

Cook the rice

Reduce to a low simmer, cover tightly, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Rest and serve

Let the pilau rest off the heat before fluffing gently and serving.