Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan or someone looking for a gourmet meal, this recipe will surely make your day! PURVA Spicy Rice Pilaf
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup PURVA Rice Pilaf basmati rice
- 2 teaspoons PURVA Rice Pilaf Spice (included in the Rice Pilaf box)
- 5 to 6 cloves of garlic, peeled and diced
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
- 1 large onion, sliced lengthwise
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 Jalapeno peppers for spice and texture (optional)
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsps. cooking oil or butter
- Chopped coriander for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Preparation:
- Wash the rice thoroughly until the water is clear
- Add oil or butter to a pot or rice cooker on medium heat
- Saute the diced garlic until golden brown
- Add the sliced onions and saute until they become transparent
- Add the sliced jalapenos and saute for a few seconds
- Add the diced potatoes and saute until golden brown
- Add the sliced tomatoes and saute for a few minutes
- Then add the PURVA Rice Pilaf Spice and sauté for 60 seconds until all the vegetables are fully coated with the spice
- Add the washed rice to the pan and sauté for a few more minutes
- Add 2 cups of water to the rice and cook on medium to low heat until the rice is fully cooked
- Add a teaspoon of salt to taste and stir through the rice.
- Stir the rice occasionally to avoid it from burning at the bottom if cooking in a pot.
- If cooking in a rice cooker or instapot, close the lid and let the rice cook as per instructions on the appliance
- Once all the liquid is evaporated, turn the heat off and place a lid on top of the pot to allow it to cook through and evaporate any remaining liquid in the rice.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with a side of protein or gravy dish to turn a side dish into an entrée.
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