Embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable dish of basmati rice infused with vibrant flavors and textures. This recipe blends the delicate aroma of basmati rice with the crisp sweetness of sugar snap peas and the piquant heat of green chiles. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, this article will guide you through the steps to create a nutritious and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH 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
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
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
BASMATI RICE
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
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
SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICE
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
- Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
BASMATI RICE WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND GREEN CHILES
Categories Pepper Rice Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Summer Healthy Sugar Snap Pea Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderate heat in a 3-quart heavy saucepan until hot but not smoking, then cook white parts of scallions and mustard seeds, stirring frequently, until scallions are softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- While rice is standing, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook jalapeño and scallion greens, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add snap peas and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Toss with rice and season with salt.
WHITE RICE WITH GREEN PEAS
Steps:
- Heat oil in medium heavy saucepan over low heat. Add rice and salt and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add the onion and continue to cook until onion softens slightly. Add water, stir, cover, and cook over lowest possible heat 2025 minutes until rice is almost done. Stir in the peas, turn off the heat, and let sit covered five minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
GREEN RICE WITH GREEN CHILES
Rice cooked with green chiles, cilantro, and tomatillos. Goes great with fajitas.
Provided by QuantumLeek
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lettuce, cilantro, green chiles, tomatillos, green onions, and garlic in a blender. Puree, adding enough broth to make 3 cups liquid.
- Heat oil in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and saute until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add broth mixture and salt; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 806.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GOLDEN BASMATI RICE AND PEAS IN RICE COOKER
This little Indian side dish is beautiful. Golden-yellow rice with bright green peas-I love a meal with strong, vibrant colors. And it's so easy! found this recipe on a blog site http://www.jennaseverythingblog.com/2011/09/15/golden-basmati-rice-with-peas/
Provided by dhuynh
Categories Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put rice, salt and tumeric into rice cooker stir until mixed well.
- Add water and butter.
- Push cook on rice cooker.
- Add frozen peas to hot rice a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 769.4, Carbohydrate 81.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 11.1
BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for plump, crisp sugar snap peas and green chiles, and use a good quality basmati rice.
- Don't overcook the rice. Basmati rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Add the vegetables at the end of cooking. This will help them retain their crispness and flavor.
- Season the rice to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt.
- Serve the rice immediately. Basmati rice is best served hot or warm. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This easy and flavorful basmati rice dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its colorful vegetables and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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