Brown Rice Vegetable Pilaf
Brown Rice Vegetable Pilaf Recipe
This dish is as versatile as it is delicious, because you can vary the fresh herbs depending on the rest of your menu or what's in the supermarket or garden.
PREPARATION TIME : 60 minutes
COOKING TIME : 40-45 minutes
SERVINGS : 4
COOKING TIME : 40-45 minutes
SERVINGS : 4
INGREDIENTS
- Brown basmati rice 2 cups
- Rice bran oil 2 tablespoons
- Bay leaf 1
- Cloves 2-3
- Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon 1 inch stick
- Salt to taste
- Green peas, shelled 1/2 cup
- Carrots, diced 2 medium
- French beans, chopped 10-12
- Cauliflower, separated into florets 1/4 medium
- Button mushrooms, halved 6-7 medium
- Green chillies, slit 2
- Tofu, cubed 100 grams
PREPARATION:
Soak brown rice in four to five cups of water for one hour. Drain and set aside.Heat rice bran oil in a deep pan. Add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. Add drained rice and salt and sauté for one to two minutes. Add five cups of water. Bring to a boil. Add , cauliflower, mushrooms, green chillies and tofu. Stir green peas, carrots, French beansand mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook till done. Serve hot.
