Fluffy Rice Curry Pilaf

cool runnings


Servings: 4 |  Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes

Ingredients  
  • 1 cup of white rice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup of frozen peas, carrots and potato 
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp of Cool Runnings curry powder
  • ½ bunch cilantro, tough stems removed
  • ¼ cup of roasted, unsalted pistachios or almonds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Peel and finely chop 1 onion and 4 garlic cloves; set aside.

2.  Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Add 1 cup rice and stir to coat. Cook, stirring, until rice is glossy and edges turn translucent, about 3 minutes.

4. Add 2 tsp curry powder and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. Pour in 1½ cups water, scrape up any browned bits, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and steam for 12–15 minutes until tender.

6. Remove from heat, uncover, and stir in 1 cup frozen peas, carrots, and potato. Cover with a towel and lid to steam for 10 more minutes.

7. Meanwhile, chop ½ bunch cilantro and ¼ cup pistachios. Cut 1 lime into wedges.

8. Fluff rice with a fork, mix in cilantro and pistachios, and season to taste. Serve with lime wedges.

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