Aromatic Peas And Carrot Pilaf For One Recipe

Name: Aromatic Peas And Carrot Pilaf For One
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 small onion, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste (You can use minced fresh garlic, to your taste); 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ghee or 1/2 teaspoon margarine; 1/4 cup basmati rice or 1/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 -5 peppercorns; 4 -5 cloves; 1/4 cup carrot, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 3/4 - 1 cup water; pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste (You can use minced fresh garlic, to your taste)
1/2 1/2 teaspoon ghee or 1/2 teaspoon margarine
1/4 cup basmati rice or 1/4 cup long-grain rice
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
4 -5 peppercorns
4 -5 cloves
1/4 cup carrot, sliced
1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3/4 - 1 cup water
pepper (optional)

1
Wash the rice well; drain.
2
Melt butter/margarine/ghee in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
3
Saute garlic paste/powder/minced garlic in butter for about 15 seconds, then add the chopped onions and saute until browned, about 5-10 minutes.
4
Add the rice, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves to the onion-garlic mixture and saute for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is evenly browned.
5
Now add carrots, peas, salt, and water, stir, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, without stirring, until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
6
Uncover and evaporate excess water if any, remove from flame, and fluff up with a fork.
7
Season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve hot!

156

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1/4 small onion, chopped, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste (You can use minced fresh garlic, to your taste), 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ghee or 1/2 teaspoon margarine, 1/4 cup basmati rice or 1/4 cup long-grain rice, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Peas And Carrot Pilaf For One falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aromatic Peas And Carrot Pilaf For One

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