Basmati Rice and Mustard-Seed Pilaf

Name: Basmati Rice and Mustard-Seed Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters white basmati rice; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 shallots; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 237 milliliters water

Basmati Rice and Mustard-Seed Pilaf is a gluten free and vegan side dish. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 138 calories. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up water, vegetable oil, salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Thinly slice shallots and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop.

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Mustard Seeds

Shallot

Cooking Oil

Pop

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Sauce Pan

Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.

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Rice

Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Cook pilaf, covered, over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

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Water