Vegetarian Pilaf

Main Dishes | Caucasian cuisine

⏳ Time

35 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Vegetarian Pilaf

Ingredients

Boiled White Round Rice - 24.7 oz
Turnips - 5 pieces
Ghee - 5 tablespoons
Cumin (Zira) - 1 teaspoon
Serviceberries - 2 teaspoons
Mustard Greens - 2 teaspoons
Turmeric - ½ teaspoon
Water - 1 qt
Salt - 3 teaspoons

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Cut the carrots into strips.

Step 2

Melt the ghee in a pot and sauté the spices.

Step 3

When the mustard starts to crackle and gives off a pleasant aroma, add the carrots, stir, and sauté for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Add the rice, salt, and a little turmeric for color, mix with the carrots, and immediately add hot water (boiling water is fine). Once the water boils, cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 5

If you are cooking 200 g of rice, use water in a 1:2 ratio, i.e., 1 part rice to 2 parts water. If cooking a larger quantity, you can use 1.5 to 1.7 times more water.

Step 6

Cook for 15-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

Step 7

Before serving, gently mix. It can be served with coarsely chopped tomatoes, seasoned with salt and red pepper. The result is an incredibly light and juicy pilaf.