Coconut Rice Pilaf
Print recipe| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold, Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 2 Cups basmati rice
- 2 Cups water
- 2 Cups coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- 1 Tsp cumin powder
- 1 Tsp ginger paste or grated
- 1 Tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 Tsp salt
- 2 Cups peas
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup mint
- 1/4 cup basil
Directions
| Cook rice in a rice cooker or stove stop for 20 minutes with two cups water and two cups coconut milk | |
| Heat olive oil, add sliced onion, ginger and saute 2-4 minutes. Add cumin, chil and saute another 2 minutes | |
| Add green peas, coconut oil and salt and saute 3-5 minutes till peas are lightly cooked. Add chopped fresh herbs and saute another 1 minute | |
| Add peas mixture to cooked rice and mix well | |
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