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Basmati Rice With Cashews Peas And Fresh Coriander Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Basmati rice dish, inspired by international culinary celebrity Kurma Dasa's 'Quick Vegetarian Recipes' card set. This quick and easy recipe features tender basmati rice, crunchy cashews, sweet peas, and fresh coriander, creating a delightful contrast of textures and colors. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this recipe is easily customizable – swap the peas and spinach for your favorite veggies! The key is using tight-fitting lids to ensure perfectly cooked rice.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 587.2 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
Basmati Rice With Cashews Peas And Fresh Coriander 94

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Basmati Rice With Cashews Peas And Fresh Coriander

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow asafoetida powder
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander

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How to Make Basmati Rice With Cashews Peas And Fresh Coriander

  1. Bring 1 ½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat.
  5. Add ½ teaspoon of yellow asafetida powder (or substitute with garlic or onion powder) and 1 small chopped onion. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add 1 cup of basmati rice and sauté for 2 minutes, or until the rice turns whitish.
  7. Carefully pour the simmering water into the pan with the rice. Stir briefly. If using fresh peas, add 1 cup of fresh peas now.
  8. Increase heat to bring the water to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover tightly with a lid.
  9. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender and flaky. If using 1 cup of frozen peas, add them 5 minutes before the end of simmering time.
  10. Quickly stir the rice, replace the lid, and remove from heat.
  11. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the grains to firm up.
  12. Gently fold in ½ cup of roasted cashews, 1 cup of chopped baby spinach (or your preferred vegetable), and ¼ cup of chopped fresh coriander. Stir well to combine.
  13. Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander. If you prefer cooked spinach, add it with the frozen peas (step 9).
  14. Enjoy your delicious and easy Basmati Rice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

47g

Carbs

24g

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