A Pilaf Of Asparagus, Broad Beans And Mint Recipe

Name: A Pilaf Of Asparagus, Broad Beans And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup broad bean, podded; 12 asparagus spears, the thin ones; 120 g basmati rice; 50 g butter; 3 bay leaves; 6 green cardamom pods, crushed; 6 black peppercorns; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 1/8 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/8 teaspoon fresh thyme leave; 4 spring onions, thin ones; 1/4 teaspoon fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup broad bean, podded
12 asparagus spears, the thin ones
120 g basmati rice
50 g butter
3 bay leaves
6 green cardamom pods, crushed
6 black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1/8 teaspoon cumin seed
1/8 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
4 spring onions, thin ones
1/4 teaspoon fresh parsley
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

1
Cook the broad beans in salted water for 4 mins, till almost tender, drain.
2
Trim asparagus into short lengths, steam for 3 mins and drain.
3
wash the rice 3 times in cold water, stiring with your hand, cover with warm water, add a tsp salt and set aside for a good hour.
4
Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the bay leaves, cardamon, peppercorns,cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds and thyme. Stir in the butter for a minute or two until the fragrance is released.
5
Drain the rice and tip it into the warmed spices, cover with 1 cm depth of water and bring to the boil.Season with salt, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer.
6
Finely slice the spring onions and chop the parsley.
7
After 5 mins remove the lid and gently fold in the asparagus, beans, spring onions and parsley. Replace lid and continue to cook for 5-6 mins, until the rice is tender but still has some bite to it. All the water should have been absorbed, leave with the lid on but the heat off for 2-3 minutes.
8
Remove lid, check seasoning, add extra butter if liked and fluff with a fork sprinkle over the mint.
9
Can be served with minted yoghurt if liked.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup broad bean, podded, 12 asparagus spears, the thin ones, 120 g basmati rice, 50 g butter, and more.

Yes, A Pilaf Of Asparagus, Broad Beans And Mint falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Pilaf Of Asparagus, Broad Beans And Mint

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