Low Fat Peas Pulav

Light, flavorful, and easy to prepare, this Low Fat Peas Pulav is the perfect recipe for a healthy yet satisfying meal. Made with fragrant basmati rice, sweet green peas, and a medley of gentle spices like cumin, turmeric, and fresh garlic-ginger paste, this dish delivers a harmonious blend of taste and nutrition. The use of vegetable broth enhances the flavor while keeping the recipe low in fat, thanks to just a teaspoon of olive oil. This one-pot wonder is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with aromatic cilantro, it pairs beautifully with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad, creating a wholesome and balanced meal. Keywords: low fat peas pulav, healthy rice recipe, easy one-pot meal, vegetarian peas pulav, quick low-calorie dinner recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 0.5 cup Green peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Ginger paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic paste
• 1 small Green chili
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for about 15 minutes. Drain before cooking.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and the green chili. Chop the cilantro and set aside for garnish.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the cumin seeds begin to crackle and turn slightly brown.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion, green chili, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the saucepan. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 7

Add the drained rice to the pan and gently stir to coat the rice with the spices and oil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the green peas and pour in the vegetable broth. Add salt to taste and stir everything together gently.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

Step 10

Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the pulav sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(934.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	700.9

Total Fat 19.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3060.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.9g
Protein 22.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 169.9mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1513.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.1%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 62.2%