Vegetarian Epicure'S Pilau Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Epicure'S Pilau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons ghee; 2 onions, chopped; 2 bay leaves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup potato, cut in small dice; 1/2 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup peas; 1/2 cup carrot, cut in small dice; 1/2 cup green beans, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup summer squash, cut in small dice; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut in small dice; 2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 5 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 cup cashews, coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup raisins

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons ghee
2 onions, chopped
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup potato, cut in small dice
1/2 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot, cut in small dice
1/2 cup green beans, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup summer squash, cut in small dice
1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut in small dice
2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
5 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup raisins

1
Heat the butter or ghee in a large pot and saute the onions and bay leaf until the onions begin to color,.
2
Add the cloves, cinnamon and ginger and stir over medium heat for a minute, then add all the prepared vegetables. the rice, and the saffron.
3
toss over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add the water and salt.
4
Bring the water to a boil, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
5
All the water should be absorbed.
6
Add the cashews and raisins and gently mix everything together.
7
spoon the mixture into a large well-buttered casserole, cover and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
8
Serve the pilau steaming hot from the casserole.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons ghee, 2 onions, chopped, 2 bay leaves, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Epicure'S Pilau 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.

Vegetarian Epicure'S Pilau

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