Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. canola oil, divided
  • 1 red potato, peeled and diced (1 cup)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup white basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds, optional
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. melted butter or ghee

Method

  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 Tbs.
  • oil and potato.
  • Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper, and saute 6 minutes, or until diced potato is golden.
  • Transfer to bowl, and set aside.
  • Add remaining 1 Tbs.
  • oil, garlic, cumin, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves to wok or skillet.
  • Saute 30 seconds.
  • Add broccoli, cauliflower, and corn, and saute 30 seconds.
  • Add rice and 2 cups water.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat, and let stand 2 minutes, then fluff with fork.
  • Stir in almonds, if using, and potato mixture.
  • Mix Garam Masala with melted butter; drizzle over pilaf.