7 vegetable pilaf indian Recipes

onion, chopped, vegetable oil, divided, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, bay leaf, coriander seed, cumin seed, dried red chilies, basmati rice, ground turmeric, kosher salt, lentils, potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (boiling kind , like yukon gold or red bliss), carrots, grated, fresh ground black pepper

brown lentils, rinsed and sorted, canola oil, onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups), carrots, diced (about 2 cups), brown basmati rice, garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbsp), minced ginger, garam masala, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, low sodium vegetable broth, cilantro (to garnish ) (optional)

grain rice, uncooked, vegetable oil, salt, ground pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground bay leaves, raisins, canned no-salt-added chicken broth

boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into about 1-inch cubes ), butter, vegetable oil, butter, onions, finely chopped, sugar, fresh minced garlic, curry powder (or to taste), turmeric (or to taste), saffron (optional), basmati rice (rinsed well under cold water before using), low sodium chicken broth, water (less 2 tbsp), dark raisin (can use more ), frozen peas (slightly thawed , just run under hot water), almonds (toasted preferably ), salt and black pepper

basmati rice, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, green cardamom pods, crushed coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, powdered ginger, water, bay leaf, salt to taste, fresh green peas, ground pepper, yogurt, cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced, chopped mint , or to taste, ground roasted cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to taste