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Spiced Rice Pilaf

This spiced rice pilaf is a warm, aromatic side dish with savory flavor that is easy to make and perfect alongside chicken, beef or vegetables.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Shashi Charles, Savory Spin
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Spiced Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron
  • 6-7 curry leaves
  • 2 teaspoons cardamom pods
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Add rice, stock, water and saffron. Bring to a boil.
  • Add curry leaves, cardamom, cloves and cumin. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed and rice is cooked.
  • Garnish with peas, peppers and sesame seeds.
A whole grain recipe with rice, onions, garlic and spices, Spiced Rice Pilaf recipe is featured on Grains Food Foundation website and created by blogger Runnin Srilankan.
A thirty something mom to one homosapien and two canines, Shashi stumbled into the blogshere hoping to keep track of recipes, post workouts and all things that inspire her, and document some DIY projects.