Pilaf With Peas And Raisins Recipe

Name: Pilaf With Peas And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 tablespoons cashews (sub with almonds); 1 teaspoon green chili pepper, deseeded, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seed (whole); 1 1/4 cups water (see Note); 3 tablespoons raisins; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons fresh basil (sub with 1 t dried); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

3/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons cashews (sub with almonds)
1 teaspoon green chili pepper, deseeded, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
3/4 teaspoon cumin seed (whole)
1 1/4 cups water (see Note)
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons fresh basil (sub with 1 t dried)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1
NOTE: This yields a firm textured rice, if you prefer your rice soft add 1 1/2 cups water.
2
Wash and drain the rice. Start defrosting peas. Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
3
Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. When hot add cashews and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cashews will darken a few shades while cooling.
4
Raise heat to medium hot, add cumin, chili and ginger to the oil, stir-fry 30 seconds. Add rice and stir-fry another 2 minutes until hot.
5
Add water, raisins, salt, turmeric, garam masala and herbs. Bring to a boil. Fill into an oven-proof dish, cover tightly and put in middle of the oven for 25 minutes.
6
After 20 minutes sprinkle defrosted peas on top and recover quickly. Bake another 5 minutes. Carefully fluff rice with a fork, mixing peas in .
7
Serve immediately sprinkled with the cashews or re-cover, turn off heat and keep hot in oven for 10 -60 minutes until rest of dinner is ready.

227

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas, 2 tablespoons oil, 3 tablespoons cashews (sub with almonds), and more.

Yes, Pilaf With Peas And Raisins 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.

Pilaf With Peas And Raisins

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