Name: Aromatic rice pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 cup (400g) basmati rice, rinsed, drained; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup (120g) frozen peas; 2 tomatoes, seeded, diced; toasted flaked almonds, to serve; fried curry leaves, to serve

Aromatic rice pilaf

Wonderfully fragrant, this subtly spiced rice dish is perfect side for your favourite curry or enjoyed on it's own with a sprinkle of roasted almonds.

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Serves 6

Prep

10M

Cook

35M

Total

45M

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil

1 onion, sliced

2 cup (400g) basmati rice, rinsed, drained

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup (120g) frozen peas

2 tomatoes, seeded, diced

toasted flaked almonds, to serve

fried curry leaves, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan on medium. Cook onion for 2 minutes, until soft and golden. Add rice and saute for 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, roast coriander and cumin in a small frying pan for 1 minute on medium heat, until aromatic. Add spices to rice with peas and tomato and stir gently with a fork. Season to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for another, 10 minutes. Top with almonds and fresh or dry curry leaves fried in a little oil.

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