Brown Rice Masala Pilaf Recipe

Looking for a healthy and delicious meal? Try this Brown Rice Masala Pilaf recipe! It's packed with flavor and nutrients and easy to make.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Brown Rice, Masala Pilaf

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Soak Time: 30

Total Time: 1 50

Servings: people

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Chitra Goel

Cost: 10

Rinse the brown rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and set the rice aside.
1 cup brown rice
In a large pot or saucepan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat.
1 tablespoon oil or ghee
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Add the chopped onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
1 onion
Add the chopped bell peppers, carrot, and frozen peas. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables become tender.
½ cup green beans, 1 carrot, ½ cup frozen peas
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for another minute.
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, Salt, 1 tablespoon African curry powder
Add the soaked brown rice and mix well.
Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
2 cups water
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
Fluff the rice using a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves.
Fresh cilantro leaves