SPICED RICE WITH PEPPERS AND PEAS

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We love the combination of fresh herbs, smoky roasted peppers, and sweet peas in this flavor-packed rice dish. It serves as the base for Martha's Beef Biryani.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 jalapeno chile
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (or use cooked fresh peas)
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place rice in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Swirl water to rinse rice and drain. Repeat process 3 to 4 more times until water is clear. Cover rice with clean water and soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
  • In a large pot, combine rice, jalapeno, cardamom, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and 8 cups water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until the rice is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain rice in a colander, then rinse under running water, shake, and let drain. Transfer to a large bowl and fold in peas, peppers, cilantro, mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt before serving.

richard valencia
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This spiced rice is the perfect side dish for any grilled meat or fish.


Kae Karavina
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I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it!


Nyasha Kamtepfa
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This spiced rice is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter night.


Stranger YT
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The spices in this recipe really give the rice a unique and flavorful taste.


Zak Zaheer
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen peas and peppers in my freezer, so this is a quick and easy meal to make.


Onukwugha Lilian
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I've made this spiced rice several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Brandy Crowder
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This spiced rice is the perfect side dish for any grilled meat or fish. It's also great as a vegetarian main course.


king akpos
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the spiced rice.


Saul Saul
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This spiced rice is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love eating it on a cold winter night.


matthew gordon
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I love the addition of the spices in this recipe. It gives the rice a really unique and flavorful taste.


Binah Swee
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This rice dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen peas and peppers in my freezer, so this is a quick and easy meal to make.


Sameer Khokhar G
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I've made this spiced rice several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Stay With Me
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Seyid Mohammed
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This spiced rice is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's flavorful, colorful, and healthy. I highly recommend it!


steve salamera
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Jenny Asuzu
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This spiced rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.