Peas Pilav

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Aromatic Indian-style rice pilaf with sweet peas, potatoes, and warm spices
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This comforting Peas Pilav is a vibrant one-pot dish that combines fluffy basmati rice with tender potatoes, sweet green peas, and fresh tomatoes. The flavor profile is built on a foundation of sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and whole spices like cumin seeds, peppercorns, and cinnamon sticks, finished with a touch of garam masala. The addition of yogurt creates a subtle creamy texture that balances the earthy spices. It is a hearty vegetarian meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a side dish for festive gatherings. Simple to prepare yet rich in aroma and taste, this dish brings authentic home-style Indian cooking to your table with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 122.6

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This comforting Peas Pilav is a vibrant one-pot dish that combines fluffy basmati rice with tender potatoes, sweet green peas, and fresh tomatoes. The flavor profile is built on a foundation of saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, ginger, and whole spices like cumin seeds, peppercorns, and cinnamon sticks, finished with a touch of garam masala. The addition of yogurt creates a subtle creamy texture that balances the earthy spices. It is a hearty vegetarian meal that is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a side dish for festive gatherings. Simple to prepare yet rich in aroma and taste, this dish brings authentic home-style Indian cooking to your table with ingredients you likely already have on hand.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine chopped tomatoes, green peas, yogurt, minced garlic, minced ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric in a bowl.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add 1 cup finely diced onion, 2 green chiles, 2 cinnamon sticks, 16 black peppercorns, and 2 teaspoons cumin seeds. Sauté until the onion starts to turn golden.
  4. Stir in the tomato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes with the lid on.
  5. Add 3 cups water, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 lb potatoes cut into 16 pieces, and 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro.
  6. Stir well, cover, and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Add 2 cups washed and drained basmati rice, stir gently, and cook covered until almost all the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low and cook covered for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and potatoes are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 122.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.1mg1%
Sodium 17.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 22.0g8%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

This recipe is adapted from Fatima Lakhani, author of "Indian Recipes for a Healthy Heart."

Ensure the basmati rice is washed and drained thoroughly before adding to the pot to prevent stickiness.

For a spicier version, increase the amount of green chiles or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Let the pilav rest for 5 minutes after cooking before fluffing with a fork to allow the grains to separate nicely.

Keywords: peas, pilav, rice, indian, vegetarian, potatoes, basmati, spices, one-pot, dinner, garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, tomato, yogurt, onion, cilantro, aromatic, side dish, main course
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