Brown Rice Vegetable Pilaf

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  • 4
  • Average
  • 60 mins
  • 50 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • Brown basmati rice 2 cups
  • Rice bran oil 2 tablespoons
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Cloves 2-3
  • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon 1 inch stick
  • Salt to taste
  • Green peas,shelled 1/2 cup
  • Carrots,diced 2 medium
  • French beans,chopped 10-12
  • Cauliflower,separated into florets 1/4 medium
  • Button mushrooms,halved 6-7 medium
  • Green chillies,slit 2
  • Tofu,cubed 100 grams

Preparation

Step 1

Soak brown rice in four to five cups of water for one hour. Drain and set aside. Heat rice bran oil in a deep pan. Add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. Add drained rice and salt and sauté for one to two minutes. Add five cups of water. Bring to a boil. Add , cauliflower, mushrooms, green chillies and tofu. Stir green peas, carrots, French beansand mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook till done. Serve hot