Basmati Rice With Vegetables Recipes

PERFECT RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, rinse rice with cold water. Stir with your hands to remove surface starch. Drain through a fine-mesh strainer and rinse again.
• Heat the butter or oil in a large, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper, zucchini, and carrot and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is lightly browned and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Immediately lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 40-45 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and lay a folded kitchen towl over the pan, and cover again to hold the towel in place. Let the rice rest for about 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and towel, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

INDIAN VEGETABLE RICE

Steps:

• In a large pan heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and cumin until onions are tender, but not browned. Rinse the rise several times and drain well. Add the rice to the pan with the onions and pour in the 2 cups of water. Stir in salt, garam masala and vegetables. Cover the pan and increase the heat to high.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low, keeping the rice covered at all times. After cooking for about 10 minutes, gently stir the rice to distribute the spices evenly. Cook 25 to 30 minutes, or until all of the water has evaporated and the rice is tender.

QUICK ONE POT VEGETABLE RICE

Steps:

• If using basmati or Asian rice it's best to wash and soak for 30 mins before cooking. Drain and set aside. Pro tip - soaking the rice makes for even cooking as well as makes it light and fluffy.
• In a skillet, saute' onions, garlic, and ginger in oil for about 2 minutes until translucent.Pro tip - Use a wide skillet for cooking rice to ensure even cooking.
• Add cinnamon, bay leaves, carrots, peas, and green beans - saute a minute more.Pro tip - we want the veggies to coat with the oil. If using frozen veggies do not cook for too long.
• Next, add the rice and cook on medium heat for two minutes so the rice is well coated with the oil.Pro tip- sauteing the rice will coat every grain with oil and lightly toast it. This makes very fluffy rice.
• Add stock, fresh herbs - and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a low simmer and cover with a lid.
• Cook on low for 15 minutes undisturbed. After 15 minutes - switch the heat off and let the rice rest for 10 minutes.Pro tip - the rice will continue to cook in the residue heat making it just right.
• When ready to serve - fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with more fresh herbs. I like to serve it on its own with raita (recipe below) or along with the main course.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
• Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.

BASMATI RICE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large pot, melt the butter and saute onion until translucent.
• Add cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves, peppercorns, cinnamon and cumin seeds.
• Saute two to three minutes.
• Add rice, water, salt, saffron and peas.
• Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook with lid on for 20 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let sit for five minutes with lid on.
• Fluff with fork before serving.

BASMATI RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a wide pan with a lid (like this one, this one, or this one), melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and just starting to brown, about five minutes. While onion cooks, rinse rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear and shake out any excess water.
• Add garlic to pan and cook, stirring, until very fragrant, about a minute. Add rice and stir to coat with butter, then cook, stirring once or twice, for two minutes. Pour in stock and give it all a good stir. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then cover pan, lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Off the heat, place a clean kitchen towel between the pan and the lid to absorb excess steam and let pilaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and almonds if using and serve.

OVEN BAKED RICE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a pan set over a medium heat, melt the butter, and add the mushrooms and chopped garlic.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid and become golden.
• Remove them from the pan, and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the oil, chopped onion and half a teaspoon of salt, and fry until the onions are golden.
• Add the grated carrots, chopped peppers, and cooked mushrooms.
• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then add it to the pan of vegetables.
• Pour over the stock, give it a good stir, and transfer everything to an oven-proof dish and place the lid on.
• Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 35 minutes or until the liquid is completely absorbed, and the rice is cooked through.
• Use a fork to fluff the rice up, then garnish with spring onions.

BASMATI RICE FRIED WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat half the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Pour in the eggs and soy sauce and cook stirring constantly until.
• eggs are the size of peas. Remove and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil, stir fry the onion and ginger until transparent.
• Add the peas and carrot, cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Add rice and cooked eggs. Stir-fry on high heat 3 - 4 minutes.
• until very hot.
• Spoon into serving dishes, sprinkle with spring onion.

CURRY VEGETABLE BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• To a large frying pan heat the butter over medium heat. When melted and slightly bubbling, add the onions, red pepper, cauliflower and green beans. Sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic, rice, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom (spices are listed as curry powder in the video) and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add 2 cups (472 ml) water, mix well. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Add a little more water if needed. Stir in the peas and serve.