Pulao comes from the word Pulaka in Sanskrit, and it means flavored rice. Pilaf is a derivative of the word Pulao.
Lemon chunks in a pilaf? Who knew! Today we take a turn from our sweets and look into how to eat a healthier side dish: Pilaf! A great way to bring some zest (pun intended) into your plain white rice (and life).
Serves 2
Ingredients
3/4 cup good quality white basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 medium red onion, minced
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/2 lemon, diced, along with zest and rind
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, boil 3 cups water.
Add salt, stir. Add rice. Stir to make sure there are no lumps.
Cook over medium heat for 11 minutes. Strain rice using a strainer and set aside.
In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add oil, cumin, and black peppercorns. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Add onion and saute for 5-6 minutes OR until onions have caramelized.
Remove from heat, add green peas, lemon juice, and rice. Gently toss to combine.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
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