Veggie Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
- 2 Cups raw long grain basmati rice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 4 Cups mixed veggies (of your choice)
- 1 Tsp cumin powder
- 1 Tsp turmeric
- 1 Tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 Tsp salt
- 2 Tsp ginger (ground or finely grated)
Note
Use 4 cups of any blend of veggies that you like. I used cauliflower, peas, carrot, beans and lima beans.
Directions
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| cook 2 cups rice in 3 & 1/2 cups water with 1 tbsp olive oil in a rice cooker or stove top for 20 minutes till cooked |
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| Heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add curry leaves and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add ginger paste, spices and saute for about 3-5 minutes. |
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| Add veggies, salt and lemon juice. Cook about 6-10 minutes till cooked. |
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| Mix veggies mix with cooked rice. Add finely chopped parsley. Serve warm. |
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