PUMPKIN PILAF
Categories Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Vegan
Yield 4-6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1 - Heat oven to 400* Toss pumpkin cubes with 1 tbs oil, the coriander & cumin and 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) and spread out on a baking sheet. Roast in oven for 25 - 35 minutes till cooked through and slightly caramalised. 2 - While pumpkin is cooking, wash rice 2 - 3 times and drain in a sieve. 3 - Heat 1 tbs oil in a pan with a tight fitting lidover medium heat. Add onion, and saute till limp and picking up brown flecks. Add ginger and garlic, saute 30 secs. Add rice, stir around for another minute till all grains are coated with the flavoured oil. 4 - Add 1 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stir well, cover with a tight fitting lid. Lower heat to the lowest on your stove and let cook for 20 min. Turn off the heat and leave for another 5-10 minutes to steam. 5 - By the time the rice is cooked, the pumpkin will be roasted also. Fluff the rice with a fork, and toss with the pumpkin and cilantro. Spoon on to a serving dish, and garnish with the toasted nuts.
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Hana Cicmil
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper.
Murtaza Bhatti
[email protected]I'm adding this to my list of recipes to try.
R. J
[email protected]This is a must-try recipe.
Katlin Whiteman
[email protected]I can't wait to make this!
Royal pathan shayar
[email protected]I'm going to give this a try.
Alan Rai
[email protected]This sounds interesting.
natnael eshetu
[email protected]I'm not sure about this one.
Kutasha Kangale
[email protected]This looks delicious.
Abdulwaheed Afolarin
[email protected]I'll try this!
Mian Arif
[email protected]Great recipe!
Keishanna Brummell
[email protected]Yum!
Carol Cailin
[email protected]This was a really easy and delicious pilaf. I loved the combination of pumpkin and spices. I will definitely be making this again.
Manjil Lama
[email protected]The rice was a little undercooked for my liking, but the flavors were good. I think I'll try cooking it for a few minutes longer next time.
Rifat Hossain
[email protected]This pilaf was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less pumpkin or maybe some added acidity, like lemon juice or yogurt.
Ashraful Juha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this pilaf. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.
Aizaz sameer
[email protected]This is a really easy and flavorful pilaf. I used canned pumpkin and it worked just fine. I also added some chopped walnuts and dried cranberries for extra texture and flavor.
Country Band
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and the pumpkin was tender. I added a little bit of extra cumin and it was perfect.
Ailin Myrzamatova
[email protected]This pumpkin pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.