East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf Recipe

Name: East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup dried split peas; 4 ¾ cups water, divided; 1 large onion; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice; 2 ½ cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

⅔ cup dried split peas
4 ¾ cups water, divided
1 large onion
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups uncooked long grain rice
2 ½ cups chicken broth

1
Combine peas and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until peas are tender, about 35 minutes.
3
Meanwhile chop onion.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet and saute bay leaf until golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Add onion and saute until tender.
6
Meanwhile drain peas and keep warm.
7
Add the seasonings (cinnamon-turmeric) to the onions and saute an additional 30 seconds.
8
Add the rice and cook while stirring for 3 minutes.
9
Add the broth and remaining 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
11
Add peas and heat through.
12
Remove bay leaf before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup dried split peas, 4 ¾ cups water, divided, 1 large onion, 3 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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