Made with AI
Tanzanian Pilau with Vegetables
Ingredients
- basmati rice2 cups
- onion1 large
- tomatoes2 medium
- carrot1 medium
- bell pepper1 medium
- garlic2 cloves
- ginger1 tablespoon
- ground cumin1 teaspoon
- ground coriander1 teaspoon
- ground cardamom1 teaspoon
- black pepper1 teaspoon
- cinnamon stick1 stick
- vegetable broth4 cups
- vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- saltto taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 3
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute.
- 5
Add the chopped tomatoes, diced carrot, and diced bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- 6
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cardamom, black pepper, and the cinnamon stick. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- 7
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir well to coat the rice with the spices and vegetables.
- 8
Pour in the vegetable broth and add salt to taste. Stir well.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 10
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- 11
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
