YOGURT-RICE PILAF

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Toasty mustard seed and spicy Thai chiles add distinctive flavor to an East Indian rice pilaf.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked basmati or regular long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed
1 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 or 3 fresh Thai, serrano or cayenne chiles, cut in half lengthwise
10 to 12 fresh karhi leaves or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Place rice in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; add enough cold water to cover rice. Rub rice gently between fingers; drain. Repeat 4 or 5 times until water is clear; drain. Cover rice with cold water; soak 30 minutes. Drain; return to saucepan.
  • Heat rice and 1 1/2 cups cold water to boiling, stirring once. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook uncovered 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost all water has evaporated.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover; cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let rice stand covered 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 6-inch skillet, heat oil and mustard seed over medium-high heat. Once seed begins to pop, cover skillet and wait until popping stops; remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Stir in oil mixture. Add cooked rice; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Precious Osarugue
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Samad Siddiqui
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I made it with some leftover brown rice and it turned out great. The yogurt sauce is very flavorful and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Diana Moreen Mwaniki
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The rice was fluffy and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Chamini Manoddya
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This was my first time making yogurt rice pilaf and it turned out great! The yogurt sauce is so flavorful and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Tammy Deitz
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Adil shakir
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I made it with some leftover brown rice and it turned out great. The yogurt sauce is very flavorful and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Kusoraije Ngeenguno
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The rice was fluffy and the yogurt sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


just miracle
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This was my first time making yogurt rice pilaf and it turned out great! The yogurt sauce is so flavorful and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Talha Ahmad
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Georgia_lea11
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The rice was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.