Indian Pilaf Recipe

Name: Indian Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain rice; 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock; 1 small bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon good quality curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds onions (about 3), chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped fine; 1/2 cup currants; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 cups cooked turkey, cut in julienne strips; ⅛ teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock
1 small bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon good quality curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds onions (about 3), chopped
2 green peppers, chopped fine
1/2 cup currants
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups cooked turkey, cut in julienne strips
⅛ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

1
In a medium pot, combine rice, stock, bay leaf, curry powder and cumin.
2
Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and cook for 17 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
3
In nonstick pan, heat the olive oil until it is very hot, reduce heat to medium-high and saute the onions until they begin to soften.
4
Add the peppers, and saute until the onions are golden and the peppers are soft.
5
Stir in the currants, cinnamon and nutmeg.
6
Mix with rice.
7
Combine the rice mixture with the turkey, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8
Stir in the almonds, and serve.
9
(Pilaf may be refrigerated before adding the almonds.
10
To serve, stir in almonds and reheat in microwave.)

1026

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long-grain rice, 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken stock, 1 small bay leaf, 3/4 teaspoon good quality curry powder, and more.

Yes, Indian Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Indian Pilaf

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