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

vegan rice kale pilaf served in a white bowl

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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 Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Indian rice dish, rice side dish, vegan side dish

Servings: servings

Author: Vegan Richa

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

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Instructions

Soak rice in enough water to cover and keep aside.
In a pressure cooker or saucepan, add oil and heat over medium.
When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cook for half a minute or until they change color.
Add in the bay leaf, green chili and garlic and cook for a minute till garlic is golden.
Add in the onions, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes
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.
Add in the kale leaves, half the salt and mix well. Cover for another 2 minutes.
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).
If cooking in a saucepan, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
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

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