Saffron-Pea Basmati Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Saffron-Pea Basmati Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger; 6 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 3 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Pinch saffron; 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained well; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped; 4 scallions, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
3 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch saffron
2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped

1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add the onions and cook until they are lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4
Increase the heat to high, add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, water, salt, black pepper and saffron and bring to a boil.
5
Stir in the rice, cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is tender.
6
Stir in the peas, cover, and let the pan sit off the heat for 5 minutes.
7
Fluff with a fork and stir in the cilantro and scallions.
8
Discard the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick and the cloves.
9
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and serve.

525

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

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: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Saffron-Pea Basmati Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Saffron-Pea Basmati Rice Salad

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