Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita Recipe

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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita
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Directions:

  1. Wash rice by rinsing in cold water. Then soak in cold water for about 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is tender. Add garlic, and saute for about a minute. Add cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Saute for another minute and add the rice. Saute until rice is translucent and begins to brown. Add water, bay leaf and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for about 10 minutes. Most of the water will evaporate and steam holes will show through rice.
  3. Add peas, but do not stir. Cover tightly and let simmer for 5 minutes more. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.
  4. Prepare the raita: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
  5. Uncover the pilaf, season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick. Turn pilaf out onto a serving platter and pour half of the raita over rice. Pass remaining raita.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.6 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.64g 9%
Cholesterol 10.62mg 4%
Sodium 50.27mg 2%
Potassium 397.46mg 8%
Total Carbs 46.11g 15%
Sugars 8.07g 32%
Dietary Fiber 4.86g 19%
Protein 7.89g 16%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 76.5mg 425%
Calcium 155mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.92 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.31g 9%
Cholesterol 2.47mg 4%
Sodium 11.67mg 2%
Potassium 92.31mg 8%
Total Carbs 10.71g 15%
Sugars 1.87g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.13g 19%
Protein 1.83g 16%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 17.8mg 425%
Calcium 36mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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