Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews elevates your meal with a vegetarian Indian dish bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This gluten-free recipe features a colorful array of vegetables, aromatic spices, and the satisfying crunch of roasted cashews, making it a perfect centerpiece for any dinner.

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Overview

This Indian-style vegetable rice dish is a vibrant and aromatic pilaf that combines colorful vegetables with a medley of spices. Enhanced with the crunch of roasted cashews and the freshness of cilantro, this dish is perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Tree Nuts (Cashews)

Cuisine

Indian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

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

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. Allow the flavors to meld for a few minutes on low heat, then remove from heat.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your aromatic spiced vegetable pilaf!

Enjoy your homemade Fragrant Vegetable Pilaf with Crunchy Cashews!