Savory Rice With Peas And Cashews Recipe

Name: Savory Rice With Peas And Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons salad oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 onion (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and finely chopped; 3 or 4 fresh jalapeno chilies (1 1/2 to 2 oz. total), stemmed and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 12 fresh curry leaves (optional); 9 cups cold cooked basmati or long-grain white rice (see notes); 1/4 cup frozen peas; About 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/3 cup unsalted or salted roasted cashews; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons salad oil
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 onion (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and finely chopped
3 or 4 fresh jalapeno chilies (1 1/2 to 2 oz. total), stemmed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
12 fresh curry leaves (optional)
9 cups cold cooked basmati or long-grain white rice (see notes)
1/4 cup frozen peas
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup unsalted or salted roasted cashews
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Set a 5- to 6-quart pan or 14-inch wok over medium-high heat. Add oil, mustard seed, and cumin seed.
2
When the seeds begin to pop, in 2 to 3 minutes, stir in the onion, chilies, turmeric, and curry leaves. Stir often until the onion is limp, about 4 minutes.
3
Reduce heat to low. Add rice, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Stir until rice is evenly colored yellow. Sprinkle with lime juice and mix well. Cover and stir occasionally until rice is hot, 6 to 10 minutes. Add salt to taste. Transfer to a platter.
4
Sprinkle rice mixture with cashews and cilantro. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

1639

kcal

Calories

Fat

337

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons salad oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 onion (about 3/4 lb.), peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Savory Rice With Peas And Cashews 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.

Savory Rice With Peas And Cashews

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