Best 9 Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful side dish that complements various entrees? Look no further than basmati rice pilaf with peas, a delectable dish originating from the culinary traditions of the Middle East and South Asia. Basmati rice is renowned for its aromatic nature and fluffy texture, while peas add a vibrant color and delightful sweetness to the pilaf. With its easy preparation and versatility, this recipe is perfect for home cooks seeking a simple yet satisfying dish to serve at family meals or special occasions. Let's explore the art of creating basmati rice pilaf with peas, unveiling the secrets to achieving perfect grains and an unforgettable flavor.

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BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS



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This is from the show Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Episode: Chicken Tikka Masala. I posted this to go with the Masala Sauce(Bobby Flay), which I posted separately. I am trying to replicate a recipe I tried up in Conn. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have)
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
6 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/4 cups simmering water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup frozen green pea

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork.
  • Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

BASMATI RICE AND PEA PILAF (PEAS PULAO) RECIPE



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Gently spiced and toasted rice, studded with sweet green peas.

Provided by Denise D'silva Sankhé

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
4 to 5 whole cloves
1-inch stick cinnamon
4 to 5 small green chillies, slit lengthwise
2 medium onions sliced thin (about 2 cups)
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
5 cups water
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cloves and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add chillies and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until nutty, about 2 minutes. Add peas and cumin powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute longer. Add water and salt, bring to a boil, and reduce to lowest heat setting. Cover with lid and allow to cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot with daal or raita . This Recipe Appears In Beyond Curry: Basmati Rice and Pea Pilaf (Peas Pulao)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



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Rice pilaf with fluffy basmati rice, warming spices, and aromatics is a delicious way to take plain ol' rice to the next level! Perfect for busy weeknights as it comes together in just 30 minutes!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups basmati rice
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 cup frozen peas
2 to 3 carrots, (peeled and chopped)
Kosher salt
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup walnut halves, (toasted)
¼ cup pine nuts, (toasted)
¼ cup sliced almonds, (toasted)
¼ cup dried fruit, (such as raisins or chopped dried apricots)

Steps:

  • Wash the rice very well a few times until the water is clear. You can let it soak in water for about 10 minutes or so while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a large heavy pan with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, tossing regularly until softened. Add the peas and carrots. Season with a good pinch of kosher salt. Add the spices and mix to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes or so, tossing regularly until the carrots have softened.
  • Drain the rice well and add it to the pan. Toss around to make sure the rice is well-coated with the spices. Pour in 2 ¼ cup of water. And season well with a big dash of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid.
  • Allow the rice about 5 to 10 minutes to rest before serving.
  • Serve with the nuts and raisins on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 18.1 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 2.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS



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Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 wide strips lemon zest
2 cups cold water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend)
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

Steps:

  • Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
  • Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
6 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 1/4 cups simmering water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered. Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork. Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND PEAS



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Inspired by a Turkish pilaf recipe by Clifford A. Wright, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon make this pilaf incredibly aromatic. The authentic version calls for lots of butter and uses long grain rice. I used a combination of (less) butter and olive oil, and made the pilaf with basmati rice, as that is what I had in my pantry. I needed less than the 2 cups of rice that Mr. Wright calls for in his recipe, as basmati expands more than regular white rice. I also added a small amount of whole grain in the form of cooked wild rice, to get a nice mix of colors, textures and nutrients.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 3/4 cups water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced carrots
6 ounces cauliflower, broken into very small florets (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds (from green cardamom pods)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup currants, sultanas, golden or black raisins, soaked for 20 minutes in hot water and drained
1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas (to taste)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted until golden
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (about 1/3 cup uncooked)

Steps:

  • Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes (prepare the other ingredients during this time). Drain.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan melt butter over medium high heat and add rice. Cook, stirring, until grains are coated with butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid or stir rice during this time. Remove from heat, remove lid and place a dish towel over the pan. Return lid and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes for shallots, 4 to 5 minutes for onion. Add carrots, cauliflower, dill or parsley, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, currants or raisins, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together. Add remaining 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add peas, turn up heat and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fragrant, and most of the water has evaporated. If there is more than a tablespoon of water in the pan, drain.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl or a large buttered or oiled baking dish. Stir toasted pine nuts and the vegetable and spice mixture into the rice. Add wild rice and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover baking dish with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 641 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASMATI RICE WITH CASHEWS, PEAS AND FRESH CORIANDER



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A quick to prepare rice dish, adapted from a recipe on one the cards in international culinary celebrity Kurma Dasa's 52 card set 'Quick Vegetarian recipes you can prepare in a hurry'. It is important to use pans with tight-fitting lids for this recipe. If you are not overly fond of peas or spinach, substitute them with a vegetable you prefer. But the green of the vegetables in this dish does contrast most attractively with the yellowish rice and the cashews.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon yellow asafoetida powder (see notes below)
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 cup peas
2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
1 cup toasted cashews
1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
extra coriander leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small pan over a medium heat, bring the water to the boil; add the salt and turmeric; reduce to a simmer and cover tightly.
  • In a larger - preferably heavy-based - pan, over a medium heat, heat the ghee or oil; add the yellow asafetida powder and chopped onion and stir to combine for 1-2 minutes, add the rice and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the rice becomes whitish in colour.
  • Carefully pour the simmering water into the pan containing the rice, stir briefly, and if the peas you are using are fresh, add them now; increase the heat so that the water is again boiling, then reduce to a very low heat and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender and flaky; if you are using frozen peas, add them 5 minutes before the end of this stage of the cooking; stir through the rice quickly, and replace the lid as soon as you can.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the grains to firm up.
  • Fold in the cashews, chopped baby spinach leaves and chopped coriander leaves, and stir well to combine the ingredients.
  • Serve hot, garnished with the remaining herbs.
  • NOTES: (i) I have suggested adding the chopped baby spinach leaves in step six, as baby spinach leaves wilt very quickly once they come into contact with something like hot rice. If you would like your spinach leaves not just wilted but cooked, add them when adding the frozen peas towards the end of the cooking time in step four. (ii) The Zaar Kitchen Dictionary suggests that either garlic powder or onion powder are suitable substitutions for yellow asafetida powder.

BASMATI RICE



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Simple basmati rice, like in the restaurants!

Provided by Kristine Weatherly

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¾ cups water
1 cup basmati rice
¼ cup frozen green peas
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 14.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
salt to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  • Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality basmati rice for the best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Use a heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice evenly.
  • Add a little bit of oil or butter to the pot before adding the rice to prevent sticking.
  • Use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water for perfect cooking.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fluffy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  • Add your favorite herbs, spices, and vegetables to the rice for a customized pilaf dish.
  • Serve the rice as a side dish or main course, or use it to make stuffed peppers, dolmas, or other dishes.

Conclusion:

Basmati rice pilaf with peas is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its fragrant aroma, nutty flavor, and fluffy texture, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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