Low Fat Pulao Rice
Elevate your mealtime with this flavorful and health-conscious Low Fat Pulao Rice recipe, perfect for anyone seeking a nourishing yet delicious dish. Made with fragrant basmati rice, colorful vegetables like carrots, green peas, and green beans, and infused with aromatic spices such as cumin, cinnamon, and bay leaf, this dish is a low-fat twist on traditional pulao. A touch of extra virgin olive oil and the tangy zing of fresh lemon juice make it light yet satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal-prepping. Serve it as a wholesome main course or a vibrant side, and garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers searching for a flavorful low-fat rice recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 cup Carrot
- 0.5 cup Green peas
- 0.25 cup Green beans
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 2 pieces Cloves
- 4 pieces Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in enough water for 15 minutes and then drain.
Finely chop the onion, peel and finely chop the garlic, and grate the ginger.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves, and peppercorns. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the chopped carrots, green peas, and green beans. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric powder, ground coriander, and salt. Mix well.
Add the drained rice to the pot and stir gently to coat the rice with the spices and vegetables.
Pour in the water and add the lemon juice. Bring it to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the pulao sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your low-fat pulao rice as a delightful main dish or a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2499 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1047 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
