Aromatic Peas and Carrot Pilaf for One
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
This is my very own, 100% original recipe for an authentic Indian “pulao”. The word “pilaf” is a distortion of the word “pulao,” which simply means a rice dish cooked with veggies and spices. This tastes great with a spicy raita or with plain yogurt. Using margarine makes this a vegan-friendly dish.
Recipe Category:
One Dish Meal
Keywords:
Lunch/Snacks, Long Grain Rice, Rice, Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Vegan, < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 243.1
- Fat Content: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 5mg
- Sodium Content: 632.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.9g
- Sugar Content: 4.7g
- Protein Content: 6.4g
Ingredients:
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1/4 cup Margarine
- 1/4 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 4-5 Peppercorns
- 4-5 Cloves
- 1 Carrot
- 1 cup Fresh Peas
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 – 1 cup Water
- Pepper (to taste)
Recipe Yield:
1 main dish serving
Recipe Instructions:
- Wash the rice well; drain.
- Melt margarine in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
- Saute garlic paste in margarine for about 15 seconds, then add the chopped onions and saute until browned, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add the rice, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves to the onion-garlic mixture and saute for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is evenly browned.
- Now add carrots, peas, salt, and water. Stir, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, without stirring, until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Uncover and evaporate excess water if any, remove from flame, and fluff up with a fork.
- Season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve hot!
This delightful Aromatic Peas and Carrot Pilaf for One is a perfect balance of flavors, offering a wholesome and fulfilling meal experience. Enjoy the aromatic essence of Indian spices infused into tender rice, peas, and carrots, creating a dish that’s not only delicious but also satisfying. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is easy to follow and guaranteed to impress your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey to savor the essence of Indian cuisine with this delightful pilaf!
