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Exotic Spiced Pea Pilaf

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Exotic Spiced Pea Pilaf

Flavorful and colorful. A classic Indian dish, the combination of yogurt, tomatoes, potatoes, rice and spices is super tasty and fills you up. Serve it as a side dish with a tangy stew or a main dish with some refreshing chutney.

 

Yield

8 servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready

40 min
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber

Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
2 cups tomatoes
chopped
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1 ½ cups green peas
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¼ cup yogurt
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4 teaspoons garlic
minced
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4 teaspoons ginger root
minced
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2 teaspoons coriander
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 x salt
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¼ teaspoon turmeric
ground
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 cup onions
finely diced
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2 each green chili peppers
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2 sticks cinnamon
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16 each black peppercorns
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2 teaspoons cumin seeds
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3 cups water
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¾ pound potatoes
cut into l6 pieces
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¼ cup cilantro
finely chopped
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2 cups basmati rice
washed and drained
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
473 ml tomatoes
chopped
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355 ml green peas
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59 ml yogurt
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2E+1 ml garlic
minced
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2E+1 ml ginger root
minced
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1E+1 ml coriander
ground
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5 ml cumin
ground
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5 ml garam masala
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1 x salt
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1.3 ml turmeric
ground
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3E+1 ml canola oil
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237 ml onions
finely diced
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2 each green chili peppers
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226 g cinnamon
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16 each black peppercorns
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1E+1 ml cumin seeds
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7.1E+2 ml water
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340.2 g potatoes
cut into l6 pieces
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59 ml cilantro
finely chopped
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473 ml basmati rice
washed and drained
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Directions

Combine tomatoes, peas, yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, garam masala, l/2 teaspoon salt, and turmeric in bowl. Heat canola oil in large saucepan.

Add onion, green chiles, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns and cumin seeds and sauté until onion starts to turn golden.

Add tomato mixture and stir.

Cover and cook over medium heat l0 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add water, remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, potatoes and cilantro.

Stir well, cover and bring to boil.

Add rice, stir gently and cook, covered, until almost all the water has been absorbed, about l0 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and cook l0 to l5 minutes, or until rice is tender.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 265g (9.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 16123% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3g 14%
Sugars g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 41%
Calcium 6% Iron 11%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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