Rice seasoned with spices (5)

I believe the answer is:

pilau

(Other definitions for pilau that I've seen before include "Spiced rice dish" , "Foreign dish" , "Eastern food" , "Speciality" , "Indian rice recipe" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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