Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 C chopped onions
- 3 C small cauliflower florets
- 1 tbsp chopped seeded green chili
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 C basmati rice
- 1 C coconut milk
- 2 1/2 C water
- 1/2 tsp whole cloves
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
- salt to taste
- 1/2 C toasted sliced almonds
- 3 tbsp chopped mint
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and saute for 2 minutes or until softened. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 2
Stir in chili and garlic and saute for 1 minute, then add rice and stir until well-coated with oil. Add coconut milk, water, cloves, cinnamon stick and salt and bring to a boil.
Step 3
Cover pot, turn heat to low and cook rice for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 5 minutes to steam before serving.
Step 4
Remove whole spices if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and mint.
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