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Vegetable rice with tandoori spices served
Spicy and tasty Indian rice dish with fresh vegetables

Tandoori Spiced Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Side Dishes
An Indian-inspired twist on the Pulao or Pilaf technique. Tandoori spices (garam masala, ginger, cumin, coriander) infuse the rice grains with warm, smoky aromas. The key is toasting the rice in oil with the spices first, creating separate, flavorful grains.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pot with tight-fitting lid
  • Strainer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard (check spice blend)

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.

Tip: Removing surface starch ensures the grains don't stick together.
2 ✓

Chop onion and garlic; dice carrot and pepper into small cubes.

3 ✓

Sauté onion in oil until translucent. Add garlic, carrot, and pepper. Fry for 2-3 minutes.

4 ✓

Sprinkle with Tandoori spice and stir for 30 seconds.

Tip: Powdered spices burn quickly; heat just until fragrant.
5 ✓

Add rice and toast, stirring, until grains turn opaque/white.

Tip: Coating the rice in oil helps achieve a fluffy texture.
6 ✓

Pour in hot water, add salt and peas. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Tip: Do not lift the lid! The steam needs to stay inside.
7 ✓

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.

Tip: Residual heat finishes the cooking process.
8 ✓

Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Jasmine or Basmati Rice
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala Spice Blend
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Hot Water