Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 green cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds; 1 cinnamon stick; 8 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger; 4 cups water; 1 bay leaf; Salt to taste; 2 cups fresh green peas; Ground pepper; 2 cups yogurt; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons chopped mint, or to taste; 3/4 teaspoon ground roasted cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
1 cinnamon stick
8 cloves
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
2 cups fresh green peas
Ground pepper
2 cups yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped mint, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon ground roasted cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Wash rice by rinsing in cold water.
2
Then soak in cold water for about 30 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
5
Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is tender.
6
Add garlic, and saute for about a minute.
7
Add cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
8
Saute for another minute and add the rice.
9
Saute until rice is translucent and begins to brown.
10
Add water, bay leaf and salt and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for about 10 minutes.
12
Most of the water will evaporate and steam holes will show through rice.
13
Add peas, but do not stir.
14
Cover tightly and let simmer for 5 minutes more.
15
Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.
16
Prepare the raita: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
17
Uncover the pilaf, season with salt and pepper.
18
Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick.
19
Turn pilaf out onto a serving platter and pour half of the raita over rice.
20
Pass remaining raita.

616

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups basmati rice, 1 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita

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