Name: Spiced vegetable pilaf Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 carrot, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, diced; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

How To Make Spiced vegetable pilaf

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 carrot, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
Add the diced carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini to the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the saucepan and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the pilaf simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the pilaf with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.