Indian Vegetable Pilaf
An easy and effortless spicy vegetable pilaf. A wonderful combination of aromatic rice, spices and colorful vegetables. They make a savory gluten-free meal on holidays and working days.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 cups of basmati rice cooked
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp fennel seed
- 2 tsp cloves
- 4 cinnamon pieces 1-inch
- 1 star anise
- 1/2 cup carrot cut lengthwise into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup celery cut lengthwise into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup green beans cut lengthwise into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup green onion chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper cut lengthwise into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup frozen green peas
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large pan. Let it melt completely.
- Now add the spices; fennel seed, cinnamon, star anise and cloves.
- Stir-cook until a nice spicy aroma comes.
- Add the vegetables (carrot, celery, green beans, green onion, bell pepper) into the butter.
- Cook on medium-high with stirring for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the green peas and again cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Then add the cooked rice and cilantro. Mix well.
- Remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes befor serving.
- Serve hot. Enjoy a healthy vegetable meal.