30 Minute Indian Cauliflower Carrot Potato Pea Vegetarian Rice Pilaf Food

VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrot, and mushroom and sauté until onion is translucent and carrots and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in rice to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in vegetable broth, add more salt to taste (I used ½ teaspoon), increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and absorbed all liquid, about 16-18 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for about 7-10 minutes.
• Remove lid and fluff rice using a fork.
• Stir in raisins and almonds.
• Optional: garnish with chopped parsley.

30 MINUTE INDIAN CAULIFLOWER-CARROT-POTATO-PEA VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Part I - 5 minutes 1. In a deep pot, heat 3 Tbsp of butter, margarine or olive oil on high heat. 2. Add in chopped onions, 1 Tbsp turmeric, and 2 Tbsp pickled mango and fry until onions are light brown -- mash the pickled mango while frying. Part II 3. As the above mixture is frying, wash 2 cups of rice 5-times in cold water. 4. Add uncooked but washed rice into the the spicy mixture and stir. 5. Add 6 cups water, and keep on high heat. 6. Add in cauliflower, cubed cooked potato, tomato, carrots and frozen peas. If the final mixture is not completely covered in water, add more water. 7. Add 3 Tbsp salt, cover and bring to a boil. 8. As the mixture begins to boil, remove cover slightly to help steam escape, and reduce heat to low. 9. Let simmer for 15minutes or longer if needed (periodically taste to see if rice is cooked). Part III. 10. Once the mixture is cooked, stir in 2 Tbsp garam masala powder + 2 Tbsp fresh ginger and stir thoroughly. 11. Add salt to taste, and serve.

INDIAN CAULIFLOWER & POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine garam masala, Ground coriander, chili powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cut cauliflower and potato into medium sized cubes and thoroughly wash it. Put in bowl. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a frying pan / kadai. Add green chilli, ginger garlic and stir for few seconds.
• Add chopped onions and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.
• Add coconut milk, spice mixture, and the cauliflower and potato. Stir well. Cook uncovered for five minutes Cover the pan / kadhai and cook over medium heat until tender. Occasionally stir it to prevent sticking to the bottom.
• ENjoY.

INDIAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER, POTATOES AND PEAS (GOBHI MATAR RASEDA

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into florets, approximately 1 1/2". Peel potato and cut into about 3/4" dice. Measure out the cumin powder, coriander, turmeric and cayenne into a small bowl and have it ready next to the stove.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the cumin seeds and stir-fry for 20-30 seconds, until they brown.
• Add bowl of spices and stir-fry for a few seconds to mix them in with the oil, then add in the cauliflower and potatoes. Stir the vegetables around for 5-8 minutes, until they are thoroughly coated with the seasonings and starting to sear a bit.
• Add the tomatoes and stiry-fry another 3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Add salt and boiling water, stir a few times and then cover the skillet.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender - about 15-25min.
• When tender, uncover and add the frozen peas. Stir in and simmer an additional 3 minutes.
• Turn off heat and serve sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.

ALOO MATAR KA PULAO ( INDIAN RICE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS )

Steps:

• Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
• In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
• When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
• Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
• Serve hot.