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Showing posts with label Indian style pilaf. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

Indian style pilaf

Indian style pilaf


Calories per serving 395.

serves 2.
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
125 g (4 1/2 oz) carrots, diced
1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced
150 g (5 1/2 oz) basmati rice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
600 ml (20 fl oz) vegetable stock
50 g (1 3/4 oz) frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, garlic, carrots, pepper, rice, turmeric, chilli powder; cumin seeds and ground coriander. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.

2. Add the stock and cook, covered, for 15 minutes until virtually all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is just tender Add the peas and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.

3. Sprinkle over the fresh coriander and serve.