Vegetable Pilaf
A traditional rice and vegetable side dish. Quick and easy. A pilaf is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1½ cups vegetable of your choice, finely diced
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 tsp brown mustard seed
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2½ cups water or vegetable stock
Method
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1
Under running water, wash the rice until the water runs clear.
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2
In a bowl, place the rice and cover with warm water.
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3
Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. Drain.
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4
Prepare vegetables.
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5
In a heavy saucepan, heat oil or ghee and add mustard seeds. Once the seeds have begun to sizzle after a few seconds, add the vegetables and the remaining spices.
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Cook for three minutes. Add drained rice and mix well.
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7
Add liquid and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
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8
Remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
