Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews

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Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews elevates your meal with a vegetarian Indian dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures. This gluten-free recipe features a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a perfect main course or side dish. The roasted cashews add a satisfying crunch, while the fresh cilantro brings a refreshing finish.

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Overview

This Indian-style vegetable rice dish is a vibrant and aromatic pilaf that combines colorful vegetables with a blend of spices for a delightful culinary experience. Enhanced with roasted cashews and fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect as a main course or a side dish, offering a burst of flavors and textures in every bite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Cuisine

Indian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) corn oil
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 Cups red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 Whole cloves
• 1 Cup long grain rice
• 4 Cups water, divided
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cayenne pepper
• 1 Cup broccoli, divided
• 0.5 Cups corn kernels, divided
• 0.5 Cups green beans, sliced
• 0.5 Medium carrot, sliced
• 0.25 Cups water
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) turmeric, ground
• 1.5 Tablespoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 Cups roasted cashews
• 0.25 Cups fresh cilantro, torn

Steps

1. Heat the corn oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and whole cloves. Sauté until the onion is softened and begins to brown, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
3. Add 3.75 cups of water, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
4. While the rice is cooking, place the broccoli, corn, green beans, carrot, and 0.25 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on full power until the vegetables are tender, about 2 to 4 minutes.
5. Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the microwaved vegetables, turmeric, black pepper, and roasted cashews.
6. Remove the whole cloves from the rice mixture.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your aromatic spiced vegetable pilaf!

Enjoy your homemade Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews!