Best 6 Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas Recipes

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Indulge in the aromatic and flavorful world of basmati rice pilaf with peas, a delectable dish that combines the nutty essence of basmati rice with the vibrant sweetness of peas. This culinary masterpiece is an explosion of textures and flavors, featuring fluffy and tender rice grains, complemented by the delicate crunch of peas, aromatic spices, and the subtle tang of lemon. This article presents a collection of basmati rice pilaf with peas recipes, each offering unique variations to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore these delectable recipes that are sure to impress your family and friends. From classic pilaf to innovative fusion dishes, there's a recipe here for every palate and occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BASMATI RICE AND PEA PILAF (PEAS PULAO) RECIPE



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Gently spiced and toasted rice, studded with sweet green peas.

Provided by Denise D'silva Sankhé

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
4 to 5 whole cloves
1-inch stick cinnamon
4 to 5 small green chillies, slit lengthwise
2 medium onions sliced thin (about 2 cups)
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
5 cups water
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add cloves and cinnamon and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add chillies and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until nutty, about 2 minutes. Add peas and cumin powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute longer. Add water and salt, bring to a boil, and reduce to lowest heat setting. Cover with lid and allow to cook until all the water is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Serve hot with daal or raita . This Recipe Appears In Beyond Curry: Basmati Rice and Pea Pilaf (Peas Pulao)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 254 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
salt to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  • Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups basmati rice
4 cups cold water
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, black seeds reserved, pods discarded
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cinnamon stick
12 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons, cut into slices, optional
1 large red onion, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what my preparation is, I always wash it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. This starch makes the rice gummier when cooked.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, add the rice and 4 cups of cold water. Soak the rice for 1/2 hour.
  • In a small bowl, add the cumin seeds, cardamom, fennel seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Turn the mixture out onto a baking sheet and put it in the center of the oven to lightly toast the spices and awaken the flavors, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spices to cool.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the butter and the onion. Season with salt and cook until the onions are translucent but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice but reserve the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear the rice crackling, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved soaking water. Season with a generous portion of salt and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook the rice over medium-low heat, uncovered and undisturbed, for about 8 minutes. Take a fork (so as not to damage the rice) and flake a few grains off to taste for doneness. It may need to be cooked another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to "rest" (as you would a roast beef) for 10 minutes before "forking" it gently into a serving bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter, if desired, and serve.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
6 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 1/4 cups simmering water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered. Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork. Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 748 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 2 grams

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH PEAS



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This is from the show Throwdown with Bobby Flay, Episode: Chicken Tikka Masala. I posted this to go with the Masala Sauce(Bobby Flay), which I posted separately. I am trying to replicate a recipe I tried up in Conn. Enjoy!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have)
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
6 cardamom pods
4 whole cloves
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/4 cups simmering water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup frozen green pea

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times. Set aside and let drain.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop, about 20 seconds. Add the onion and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, rice, the simmering water, salt, pepper and lime juice, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, about 10 minutes Fold in the peas, then over, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes, uncovered.
  • Remove and discard the cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon and fluff with a fork.
  • Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND PEAS



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Inspired by a Turkish pilaf recipe by Clifford A. Wright, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon make this pilaf incredibly aromatic. The authentic version calls for lots of butter and uses long grain rice. I used a combination of (less) butter and olive oil, and made the pilaf with basmati rice, as that is what I had in my pantry. I needed less than the 2 cups of rice that Mr. Wright calls for in his recipe, as basmati expands more than regular white rice. I also added a small amount of whole grain in the form of cooked wild rice, to get a nice mix of colors, textures and nutrients.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 3/4 cups water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced carrots
6 ounces cauliflower, broken into very small florets (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds (from green cardamom pods)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup currants, sultanas, golden or black raisins, soaked for 20 minutes in hot water and drained
1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas (to taste)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted until golden
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (about 1/3 cup uncooked)

Steps:

  • Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes (prepare the other ingredients during this time). Drain.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan melt butter over medium high heat and add rice. Cook, stirring, until grains are coated with butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid or stir rice during this time. Remove from heat, remove lid and place a dish towel over the pan. Return lid and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes for shallots, 4 to 5 minutes for onion. Add carrots, cauliflower, dill or parsley, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, currants or raisins, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together. Add remaining 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add peas, turn up heat and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fragrant, and most of the water has evaporated. If there is more than a tablespoon of water in the pan, drain.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl or a large buttered or oiled baking dish. Stir toasted pine nuts and the vegetable and spice mixture into the rice. Add wild rice and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover baking dish with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 641 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality basmati rice. This type of rice is known for its long, slender grains and fluffy texture.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help remove any starch and impurities.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or pan. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Use the proper ratio of rice to water. For basmati rice, the ratio is typically 1 cup of rice to 1 3/4 cups of water.
  • Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
  • Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the grains to separate and become fluffy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and airy.

Conclusion:

Basmati rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of entrees. It is a popular choice for Indian, Persian, and Middle Eastern cuisine. With its nutty flavor and fluffy texture, basmati rice pilaf is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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