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Vegan Rice Kale Pilaf - Rice Pulao/Pilaf with Kale, Cashews, Vegetables

Easy Rice Pilaf with veggies, nuts and kale. Use other grains of choice. Vegan gluten-free Recipe

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 459 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup long basmati rice rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon Pav Bhaji Masala or garam masala or Biryani masala or other spice blend of choice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • pomegranate arils for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Soak rice in enough water to cover and keep aside.
  2. In a pressure cooker or saucepan, add oil and heat over medium.
  3. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cook for half a minute or until they change color.
  4. Add in the bay leaf, green chili and garlic and cook for a minute till garlic is golden.
  5. Add in the onions, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes
  6. Add in the cashews, bell peppers, carrots, kale stems, any other veggies, and the spice blend. Mix and cook on low-medium, covered, for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add in the kale leaves, half the salt and mix well. Cover for another 2 minutes.
  8. Add in the drained rice, water and salt. give it a mix and cook covered. 2 whistles in the pressure cooker. (2 minutes once the pressure reaches).
  9. If cooking in a saucepan, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  10. Garnish with pomegranate, cilantro and lemon juice.

Notes

  • You can also use other cooked grains for variation. Use about 3 cups cooked grains at step 8. Mix in with the veggies, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 459kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 698mg (29%) Potassium 498mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 7185IU (144%) Vitamin C 92.8mg (103%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 459

% Daily Value*

Calories 459kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 698mg 29%
Potassium 498mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 7185IU 144%
Vitamin C 92.8mg 103%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.