Pilau With Peas
This flavorful dish combines fragrant basmati rice with a medley of spices, aromatics, and vibrant peas to create a satisfying and aromatic main course. The cumin seeds, cloves, and bay leaves infuse the rice with warm, earthy notes, while the onions and green chillies add layers of savory and subtle heat. Perfectly cooked and beautifully fluffy, this dish is a delightful addition to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 500g basmati rice
- 6 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 8 cloves
- 3 onions , chopped
- 3 green chillies , split lengthways, but not cut all the way through
- 3 bay leaves
- 700ml vegetable stock
- 250g frozen peas
Instructions
- Wash the rice, then soak in enough cold water to cover for 15 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan with a lid, add the cumin seeds and cloves, then fry until fragrant. Stir in the onions, then reduce the heat and cook with the lid on for 10 mins, stirring occasionally or until soft. Add the chillies and bay leaves, then increase the heat and fry until the onions are golden.
- Drain the rice, then add it to the onions and spices, stirring to coat the grains with oil. Cover the rice with stock and bring to a simmer. Scatter the frozen peas on top, put the lid on, then cook on a very low heat for 12-15 mins – don’t be tempted to remove the lid.
- Turn the heat off and leave, with the lid on, for another 5 mins. Lightly fluff up the rice with a fork before serving.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 8
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 calories
- Fat Content: 9 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 58 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.22 milligram of sodium
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