Easyvegetarianbrownricepilaf Recipes

EASY VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• **You need a cooking pot with a lid - either a wok or large sauce pan. Non-stick works best to avoid rice sticking to the bottom.
• Rinse the rice in a bowl and let sit in water for about 10 minutes. Drain the rice and set aside.
• Heat oil on medium. If using whole cumin and cinnamon stick, add them now so they get slightly toasted and infused into the hot oil, about 2 minutes. If using ground cinnamon, it can be added with the salt later.
• Add minced onion and ginger to heated oil. Cook for about 3 minutes on med-high heat stirring regularly.
• Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Add peas and allow everything to cook together for a couple of minutes.
• Now add the rice and stir everything around for a minute or so. Add the measured water and salt. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer or medium-low. Set timer and cook covered for 18 minutes without stirring.
• Remove from heat, add cilantro and let stand for 3-5 minutes, partially covered. When you remove the lid, the rice should be sort of pointing up and the vegetables will be sitting on top in a circular pattern. Fluff with a fork. Serve as an entree with yoghurt and lentils.

EASY VEGETARIAN BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook rice according to instructions and set aside.
• In a pan heat butter and fry ginger, chilli and cumin for a minute, then add beans. If using fresh peas, also add now.
• Cook till beans and peas are tender but firm. You may need to add a few tablespoons of water. If using frozen peas, rinse under hot water and add now along with sliced peppers.
• Cook for few minutes till peppers are heated through.
• Mix in rice and add salt, pepper and herbs to taste.
• Sprinkle almonds.
• Serve hot with thick lentil dal on the side.

VEGETARIAN WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Bring a pan of water to boil, add enough water to cook wild rice as directed. Add salt to pan and lower heat, cover and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, until the rice is tender.
• If all liquid is not absorbed by the rice, drain well.
• While wild rice is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in another pan.
• Add the onion and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute or until onion is softened and translucent.
• Stir in the long grain rice and cook for 1 minute more.
• Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Add the parsley. Cover and simmer gently for 30-45 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
• melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small frying pan. Add the almonds and cook until they are just golden brown. Set aside.
• Add the wild rice mixture to the long grain rice mixture (I do this in the pan so everything stays warm). Add the almonds and raisins and stir to mix well.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Transfer to a warmed serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.