Light-Meal on Arshad Siddiquihttps://arshadhs.github.io/tags/light-meal/Recent content in Light-Meal on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usFri, 10 Feb 2017 11:46:00 +0100Vegetable Pilauhttps://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/rice/vegetablepilau/Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:46:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/rice/vegetablepilau/<h1 id="vegetable-pilau"> Vegetable Pilau <a class="anchor" href="#vegetable-pilau">#</a> </h1> <p>A popular vegetable rice dish that makes a tasty and satisfying light supper. Fragrant with spices and enriched with vegetables and nuts, it’s a balanced and comforting meal.</p> <hr> <h2 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h2> <ul> <li>225g / 8 oz / 1 cup basmati rice</li> <li>30 ml / 2 tbsp oil</li> <li>½ tsp cumin seeds</li> <li>2 bay leaves</li> <li>4 green cardamom pods</li> <li>4 cloves</li> <li>1 onion, finely chopped</li> <li>1 carrot, finely diced</li> <li>50g / 2 oz / ⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed</li> <li>50g / 2 oz / ⅓ cup frozen sweetcorn, thawed</li> <li>25g / 1 oz / ¼ cup cashew nuts, lightly fried</li> <li>¼ tsp ground cumin</li> <li>Salt to taste</li> </ul> <hr> <h2 id="method"> Method <a class="anchor" href="#method">#</a> </h2> <ol> <li>Wash the basmati rice in several changes of cold water. Soak it in a bowl of fresh water for about 30 minutes.</li> <li>Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the cumin seeds for 2 minutes.</li> <li>Add bay leaves, cardamom pods, and cloves. Fry for another 2 minutes until aromatic.</li> <li>Stir in the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until soft and lightly browned.</li> <li>Add the diced carrot and cook for 3–4 minutes.</li> <li>Drain the rice and add it to the pan along with peas, sweetcorn, and fried cashew nuts. Fry gently for 4–5 minutes.</li> <li>Pour in 475 ml / 16 fl oz / 2 cups water. Add ground cumin and salt. Bring to a boil.</li> <li>Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.</li> <li>Turn off the heat and leave to stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Serves:</strong> 4–6</p>