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Ingredients

  • Serves 2 people

  • 125 g basmati or jasmine rice (rinsed and drained)

  • 150 g frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)

  • ½ tsp garam masala 

  • ½ tsp ground turmeric 

  • ½ vegetable stock cube 

  • 1 tbsp butter 

  • 300 ml boiling water 

  • salt and black pepper (to season)
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Recipe Courtesy of
Sarah Huang Benjamin

One-Bowl Microwave Veggie Pilau Rice

Pilaf or Pilau is a fluffy rice dish that’s often cooked in rich stock with spices, vegetables or meat to obtain the best of flavors. In this One-Bowl Microwave Veggie Pilau Rice, the cooking process is sped up with a handy microwave without comprising the bright colors or aromatic flavors. Pair it with some curry, a fried egg or have it by itself for a fulfilling meal for you or your family
Healthy
Healthy
Halal
Halal
No Alcohol
No Alcohol
No Milk
No Milk
No Nuts
No Nuts
No Pork
No Pork
Healthy
Healthy
Halal
Halal
No Alcohol
No Alcohol
No Milk
No Milk
No Nuts
No Nuts
No Pork
No Pork
  • Easy
  • 5 min
  • 17 min
  • 10 min
  • 1 steps
  • 8 Ingredients
  • Easy
  • 1 steps
  • 8 Ingredients
  • 5 min
  • 17 min
  • 10 min

Instructions

  1. Mix rice

    • Place the rice, turmeric, garam masala, butter, thawed vegetables and a pinch of salt and pepper in a microwave-proof bowl.
    • Crumble the half stock cube over, then pour 300ml boiling water into the bowl. Stir to mix everything.
    • Cover the bowl with clingfilm, poking a hole with a fork or knife.
    • Microwave the rice on high for 7 minutes, then on medium for 5 minutes.
    Mix rice

Plate and Serve!

Let the rice rest for 5 minutes. Season to taste if necessary, and fluff up before serving.

Plate and Serve!
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Ingredients
  • Serves 2 people

  • 125 g basmati or jasmine rice (rinsed and drained)

  • 150 g frozen mixed vegetables (thawed)

  • ½ tsp garam masala 

  • ½ tsp ground turmeric 

  • ½ vegetable stock cube 

  • 1 tbsp butter 

  • 300 ml boiling water 

  • salt and black pepper (to season)

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