Vegetable Pilaf - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Vegetable Pilaf - SK Khazana

• 1/4 cup Carrots finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Cauliflower florets boiled with turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons French beans finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 15 minutes and drained
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 Bay leaf
• 10-12 Black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
• 1 Medium onion finely chopped
• 6-8 Walnut kernels
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1 to garnish Fresh parsley sprig

Method

1. Heat olive oil and butter in a deep non-stick pan, add bay leaf, peppercorns, garlic and onions and sauté till translucent and fragrant.
2. Add carrots, cauliflower and French beans, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add rice, 3 cups water, walnuts, parsley and salt, mix well, cover and cook till fully done.
4. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with parsley sprig and serve hot.