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Indian-Inspired Chickpea and Rice Pilaf

Indian-Inspired Chickpea and Rice Pilaf

with Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Veggie Raita
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Calories
920 kcal
Protein
23g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Gluten
  • Wheat
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Triticale
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Coconut Milk

1 unit(s)

Chickpeas

(May contain traces of: Gluten, Wheat)

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

2 unit(s)

Tomato

56 g

Baby Spinach

7 g

Cilantro

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

2 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Puree

(May contain traces of: Soy, Sulphites, Milk)

3 tbsp

Yogurt Sauce

(Contains: Milk)

2 tbsp

Vegetable Stock Powder

(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May contain traces of: Wheat, Soy, Sulphites, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Triticale)

1 tbsp

Indian Spice Mix

(May contain traces of: Wheat, Soy, Sulphites, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Triticale)

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains: Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories920 kcal
Fat46 g
Saturated Fat26 g
Carbohydrate109 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber16 g
Protein23 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sodium1870 mg
Trans Fat0.5 g
Potassium1350 mg
Calcium200 mg
Iron6.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Strainer
Large Pot

Cooking Steps

Cook rice
1
  • Add 1 cup (2 cups) water, half the stock powder and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove from heat. Set aside, still covered. (NOTE: Rice will finish cooking and become fully tender in step 5!)
Prep
2
  • While rice cooks, peel, then cut onion into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop cilantro.
  • Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Roughly chop spinach. (TIP: Place spinach in a bowl, then roughly chop using a pair of kitchen shears or scissors!)
  • Using a strainer, drain and rinse chickpeas.
Start pilaf
3
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then onions. Cook, stirring often, until softened and golden, 4-6 min. 
  • Add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, chickpeas, Indian Spice Mix, ginger-garlic puree and half the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min.
  • While chickpeas cook, fluff rice with a fork. 
Finish pilaf
4
  • Add coconut milk and remaining stock powder. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low. Add rice and spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 
  • Cover and cook until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender, 3-5 min.
Finish and serve
5
  • Divide pilaf between plates.
  • Drizzle yogurt sauce over top.
  • Sprinkle remaining tomatoes and cilantro over top.