This is another recipe from my sister. She makes some awesome Indian food. The flavors are subtle but tasty and different. Something different about this recipe is that there is no heat from peppers which makes if perfect for those with sensitive palates.
I made Indian Pea Pilaf or Peas Pilau for my first time a year ago and fell in love. What a simple dish to prepare and it has a unique twist. This is my favorite recipe to use when I want to serve a side dish of rice with any recipe. Last week I make it to go with roasted chicken. My husband is not a fan of peas but this was tasty enough that he said he didn’t mind them.
Indian Pea Pilaf (peas pilau)
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons butter or expeller pressed coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablepoon ginger garlic paste (or 1½ teaspoons finely minced ginger an 1/12 teaspoons finely minced garlic)
- 2 teaspoons salt (may need a little more)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Saute until fragrant - around a minute. Watch carefully so the spices don't burn.
- Add the onions and saute until tender.
- Add the ginger and garlic and sauté another minute.
- Stir in peas and salt. Turn off heat.
- Place rice, pea mixture, and water into a rice cooker and cook according to cooker instructions.
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Looks delicious!! Peas & curry were just meant to be together. I’m stopping by from the Good Tips Tuesday blog hop
Angie
PS – I would also like to invite you to a networking blog hop that lasts 1 month long: “The Chain Linky CLIMB” on my blog– Thank you! http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/2014/03/april-2014-chain-linky-climb-giveaway.html
It is so delicious! Such a simple and quick side dish to put together but so tasty! I’ll come over to your blog climb when I get home.
This is a beautiful and light recipe! i love it and i love how it has different aromas!
Thanks for sharing this on all things thursday link up..i pinned to try the recipe!
It is fabulous. The difference spices in it really make it unique and tasty. Thanks for stopping by and for pinning.
This looks great & something I would love to make this weekend. Thank you for sharing it. I am happy to of found you via the Thriving Thursday. I look forward to your visit soon @ homemaker-mom.com
I really enjoy this rice dish! It’s easy and something a little different. Thanks for stopping by. I’m going to go check out your blog!
I love Indian food, this sounds delicious! Thanks for linking up to Good Tips Tuesday, your recipe is one of our featured posts this coming week! Thanks for coming by each week and linking up!
Thanks so much, Heather, for hosting each week and for featuring this post! Isn’t Indian food amazing? So glad to find another person who enjoys it.
This sounds wonderful! My family loves Indian food, so I’m definitely going to give this a try. 🙂 I would love for you to stop by Savoring Saturdays tomorrow and share it!
It is easy and has a twist. We really like it. Indian food is a favorite in our house as well. Thanks for stopping by. I’ll go check out Savoring Saturdays!
Thank you for linking up again with us at the #WWDParty and sharing this great recipe. Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for hosting each week. You have a great weekend as well!
G’day! Love the simplicity Deanna!
Thanks for sharing at this week’s Foodie Friends Friday Foods We Loved from Childhood Party
Cheers! Joanne
Me too, Joanne! Easy recipes are the way to go most of the time. Thanks for hosting.
This recipe looks delicious! I would love to invite you to share your recipe at my linky party. 🙂 Meal Planning Monday Recipe Link-Up. http://www.aprilshomemaking.com/2014/04/meal-planning-monday-recipe-link-up-5.html
Thanks! It’s really good and easy. I’ll have to stop by and check out your link up.
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