15-Minute Peas & Carrot Pulao
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in one pan with sweet peas, carrots, and warm spices. Ready in under 15 minutes using pre-cooked rice for the weeknight shortcut.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 218
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice, cooked
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 leaf whole bay leaf
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
- 2
Add cumin seeds and bay leaf; sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until edges turn golden.
- 4
Stir in turmeric, then add cooked rice and frozen vegetables. Toss constantly for 2 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (10-inch or wider)
- wooden spoon or spatula
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