Name: Aromatic Peas and Carrot Pilaf for one
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 main dish serving, 1-2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 small onion, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste (You can use minced fresh garlic, to your taste); 1/2 teaspoon ghee or 1/2 teaspoon margarine; 1/4 cup basmati rice or 1/4 cup long-grain rice; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 bay leaf; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 -5 peppercorns; 4 -5 cloves; 1/4 cup carrot, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 3/4-1 cup water; pepper (optional)

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This is my very own, 100% original recipe for an authentic Indian "pulao". The word "pilaf" is distortion of the word "pulao" which simply means a rice dish cooked with veggies and spices. This tastes great with a spicy raita, or with plain yogurt. Using margarine makes this a vegan.

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ingredients

¹⁄₄ small onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic paste (You can use minced fresh garlic, to your taste)
¹⁄₂ 1/2 teaspoon ghee or 1/2 teaspoon margarine
¹⁄₄ cup basmati rice or 1/4 cup long-grain rice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cumin seed
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
4 -5 peppercorns
4 -5 cloves
¹⁄₄ cup carrot, sliced
¹⁄₄ cup fresh peas or 1/4 cup frozen peas
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
³⁄₄ - 1 cup water
pepper (optional)

directions

Wash the rice well; drain.
Melt butter/margarine/ghee in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
Saute garlic paste/powder/minced garlic in butter for about 15 seconds, then add the chopped onions and saute until browned, about 5-10 minutes.
Add the rice, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves to the onion-garlic mixture and saute for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is evenly browned.
Now add carrots, peas, salt, and water, stir, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, without stirring, until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Uncover and evaporate excess water if any, remove from flame, and fluff up with a fork.
Season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve hot!

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"This is my very own, 100% original recipe for an authentic Indian "pulao". The word "pilaf" is distortion of the word "pulao" which simply means a rice dish cooked with veggies and spices. This tastes great with a spicy raita, or with plain yogurt. Using margarine makes this a vegan."

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review by CookingTimeForMe

8/14/2009

I really liked this. It was a really yummy pulao, and easy to do. My only quibble is that the rice cooking times were off for me, but otherwise this was gold.

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review by Trixyinaz

10/3/2007

I hate to do this, but this was okay. I did exactly as written and mine turned out "soggy" and bland. It smelled wonderful when I was sauteing the rice with the spices and while it simmered. I'm not sure what happened. I will try to make this again and see how it turns out the 2nd time. I always like to try something twice just incase I missed something the first time. It almost seemed like there was too much water.

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review by Chef Kate

8/8/2006

I agree with everyone else. This dish smells fabulous and tastes even better. Very simple to do. Just count the cloves you put in so you can fish them out--not so lovely to bite into one.

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review by Amyzan

3/23/2006

This turned out magnificent. My honey and I ate it all up. Will do again.

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review by LuckyMomof3

2/22/2006

That is the perfect title for this recipe..."Aromatic"! My kids thought I was making some sort of baked good, it smells devine! Had this last night with curry chicken and roti. Thanks for the wonderful recipe Anu! :)

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