RICE PILAF WITH PEAS, POTATOES, AND GARAM MASALA

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RICE PILAF WITH PEAS, POTATOES, AND GARAM MASALA image

Categories     Side

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 TBSPs canola oil
10 whole black peppercorns
8 whole cloves
6 green cardamom pods
1 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
1 TSP cumin seeds
3/4 pound red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 TSP turmeric
1 10oz package frozen peas
1/4 TSP cayenne pepper
2 cups basmati rice
4 cups water
1 1/2 TSP salt
3/4 TSP ground garam masala
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Stir first 6 ingredients in large saucepan over medium heat-high heat until cumin is slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Add potatoes. Saute until potato edges are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add turmeric; stir 30 seconds. Add peas and cayenne; stir 1 minute. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add 4 cups water, salt, and garam masala; bring to boil. Stir, reduce heat to very low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 22 minutes. Using fork, fluff rice pilaf. Mix in cilantro and serve.

Kamal K
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rice pilaf turned out really dry. I'll have to try again.


Paula Hall
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This dish was a good starting point, but I would make some changes to it next time.


Yonatan Misganaw
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I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it didn't really wow me.


Kugu Bee
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less garam masala next time.


Kevin Chandler
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The flavors in this dish didn't really work for me. I wouldn't make it again.


Piyary Afzal
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes.


Hasseb ali
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I had some trouble getting the rice to cook evenly. It was a bit too mushy for my liking.


Huzaifa lavars
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Sapphire Cashmore
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My family loved this rice pilaf. It was so flavorful and easy to make.


Faheem Akhtar
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md Mino udene
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This dish is a staple in my household. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Blossom_rxes
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I love this rice pilaf! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Killer_ Pancake
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The rice pilaf is always a hit with my family.


Azzurri Rivera
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice pilaf turned out perfect. It was light and fluffy with just the right amount of spices.


fazy2022 forlife
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This dish was so flavorful and aromatic. I loved the combination of spices and the potatoes and peas were a great addition.


Ahmed Suhalih
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I've made this rice pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Cheri Innis
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This rice pilaf was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the potatoes and peas added a nice texture and color.