Vij'S Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Vij'S Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 3 1/4 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 10 whole cloves; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cauliflower, in 1-inch florets (about 1 pound); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, with stems

Servings: persons

2 cups basmati rice
3 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
10 whole cloves
1 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cauliflower, in 1-inch florets (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, with stems

1
To prepare the rice: Wash rice twice in cold water. Soak rice in 3 cups of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain rice.
2
In a medium pot with a lid, combine rice, 3 1/4 cups of water, butter and salt on high heat. As soon as the rice starts to boil vigorously, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, but do not remove the lid. Allow rice to sit for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid and set aside.
3
To prepare the cauliflower: In a separate frying pan or a wok, heat cumin seeds in oil on medium-high heat. Once seeds have sizzled for 30 to 45 seconds, reduce the heat to medium and add onions and cloves. Saute the onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown. Add turmeric, jalapeno and salt, and saute for another 2 minutes. Add cauliflower, stir well and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for another 5 to 8 minutes, until cauliflower is cooked but still firm and not too soft.
4
Add cauliflower to rice and combine well. Add cilantro and stir with a large fork until the rice is completely yellow from the turmeric.

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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: 2 cups basmati rice, 3 1/4 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vij'S Cauliflower Rice Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Vij'S Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

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