How To Make Spinach & Pea Pilau
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt, to taste
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they start to sizzle.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.
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Stir in the turmeric powder and garam masala. Cook for another minute.
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Add the rice to the pot and stir well to coat it with the spices.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in the frozen peas and chopped spinach. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and season with salt to taste.
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Serve the spinach & pea pilau garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 2g
- Saturated Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 8g
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