Spiced Vegetable Rice Recipe

Name: Spiced Vegetable Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 tablespoons butter; 10 1/2 ounces basmati rice rinsed and drained; 1 pinch saffron; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 pound frozen peas and carrots; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 3 brown cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 ounce cashews about 3 tbsp; 3 onions finely chopped; 4 tablespoons curly leaf parsley chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/3 tablespoons butter
10 1/2 ounces basmati rice rinsed and drained
1 pinch saffron
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 pound frozen peas and carrots
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
3 brown cardamom pods
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 ounce cashews about 3 tbsp
3 onions finely chopped
4 tablespoons curly leaf parsley chopped

1
Heat the butter in a saucepan, add rice and saute for 2-3 mins. Pour in 3 1/8 cups water and a good pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then cover and gently simmer for 18-20 mins.
2
Mix saffron with 1 tbsp warm water in a small bowl and set aside.
3
In a frying pan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil then add the frozen vegetables, cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom, turmeric, cumin and cashews and fry for 4-5 mins. Remove the cinnamon, bay leaves and cardamom.
4
Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a second frying pan, add the onions and fry for 5-7 mins until golden. Stir in parsley.
5
Mix the vegetables and saffron water into the rice and season with salt. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and top with the fried onions and parsley. Serve.

581

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 tablespoons butter, 10 1/2 ounces basmati rice rinsed and drained, 1 pinch saffron, 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, and more.

Yes, Spiced Vegetable Rice 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.

Spiced Vegetable Rice

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