SPICED RICE WITH PEPPERS AND PEAS

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We love the combination of fresh herbs, smoky roasted peppers, and sweet peas in this flavor-packed rice dish. It serves as the base for Martha's Beef Biryani.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 jalapeno chile
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (or use cooked fresh peas)
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Swirl water to rinse rice and drain. Repeat process 3 to 4 more times until water is clear. Cover rice with clean water and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
  • In a large pot, combine rice, jalapeno, cardamom, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 8 cups water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the rice is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain rice in a colander, then rinse under running water, shake, and let drain. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in peas, peppers, cilantro, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt before serving.

Nikita Murphy
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This is one of my favorite rice dishes. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Timothy Winn
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness and texture.


Mfanukhona Masangwana
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This dish is a great way to meal prep for the week. I make a big batch on Sunday and then I have lunch for the whole week.


Patricia Stone
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add different vegetables or spices to create a different flavor profile.


Tha Money
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chibuzor Gbandi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge and this is a delicious way to use it up.


luri 77
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The peppers added a nice flavor without being overpowering.


Gohar Amir
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This rice dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the way the spices blend together and create such a flavorful dish.


Qamar Shabeer
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I received several requests for the recipe.


zeb 932
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This dish was delicious! I loved the spicy kick from the peppers and the sweetness from the peas. The rice was cooked perfectly and the whole dish came together beautifully.


jenna Farmer
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the rice is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sonjoy Limbu
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This spiced rice dish was a hit with my family! The combination of peppers and peas added a delicious flavor and vibrant color to the rice. I also appreciated how easy it was to make - I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.