Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have); 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion; 6 cardamom pods; 4 whole cloves; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 1/4 cups simmering water; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup frozen green pea

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have)
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
6 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/4 cups simmering water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup frozen green pea

1
Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered.
4
Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork.
5
Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

375

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have), 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas 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.

Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas

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