Indian Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Indian Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 inch ginger minced; 4 cloves garlic or as needed, minced; 3 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1 medium potatoes chop into 1/2-inch cube; 1 each carrots chop into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup cauliflower florets stem removed and chopped; 1 cup broccoli florets stem removed and chopped; 1/2 cup green peas fresh or frozen; 1 cup green beans end removed and break into about 2-inch pieces; 4 tablespoons cashew nuts chopped; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup rice long grain, white or brown; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 2 teaspoons curry powder or to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 inch ginger minced
4 cloves garlic or as needed, minced
3 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1 medium potatoes chop into 1/2-inch cube
1 each carrots chop into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup cauliflower florets stem removed and chopped
1 cup broccoli florets stem removed and chopped
1/2 cup green peas fresh or frozen
1 cup green beans end removed and break into about 2-inch pieces
4 tablespoons cashew nuts chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup rice long grain, white or brown
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
2 teaspoons curry powder or to taste

1
Place oil in Dutch oven, add mustard seeds.
2
Fry until seeds pop.
3
Add the ginger, garlic and scallions, stirring, and cook for about 1 minute.
4
Add the mushrooms, and cook for about 2 minutes.
5
Add all the other vegetables and fry on medium heat for about 5 minutes, with cover on pan.
6
Add turmeric.
7
Wash and dry rice.
8
Add rice to vegetables and fry for a minute.
9
Do not brown.
10
Add curry powder, salt and water.
11
Cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 20 to 40 minutes, depending on what kind of rice you are using.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 inch ginger minced, 4 cloves garlic or as needed, minced, and more.

Yes, Indian Rice Pilaf 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.

Indian Rice Pilaf

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