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Brown Rice Vegetable Pilaf

Posted on 08 April 2010

Ingredients:

1) Brown basmati rice 2 cups
2) Rice bran oil 2 tablespoons
3) Bay leaf 1
4) Cloves 2-3
5) Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
6) Cinnamon 1 inch stick
7) Salt to taste

Green peas(shelled) 1/2 cup
9) Carrots(diced) 2 medium
10) French beans(chopped) 10-12
11) Cauliflower 1/4 medium
12) Button mushrooms(halved) 6-7 medium
13) Green chillies(slit) 2
14) Tofu(cubed) 100 grams

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