Indian-Inspired Chickpea and Rice Pilaf
with Yogurt Sauce and Fresh Veggie Raita- Milk
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Gluten
- Wheat
- May contain traces of allergens
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Milk
- Mustard
- Sesame
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
- Triticale
Inspired by spiced and savoury South Asian 'Biryani', this recipe aims to bring all the flavour in this vegetarian and more simplified method. A rich coconut broth, chickpeas and basmati rice are finished in the pot together before being topped with tangy yogurt sauce and fresh seasoned veggies. Ingredients: Chickpeas (chickpeas, water, salt, ascorbic acid, disodium EDTA) • Coconut milk (coconut extract, water) • Roma tomatoes • Basmati rice • Red onion • Spinach • Yogurt sauce (cream, pasteurized milk, milk protein concentrate, yogurt (partly skimmed milk, skim milk powder, bacterial culture), sour cream (milk ingredients, modified corn starch, guar gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum, sodium citrate, bacterial culture), cucumber, garlic, lemon, vinegar, modified cornstarch, water, canola oil, salt, white pepper, herbs, potassium sorbate) (milk) • Ginger garlic puree (garlic, water, ginger, soybean oil, spices, citric acid, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate) • Vegetable stock powder (salt, sugars (dextrose, corn syrup solids, sugar), dehydrated vegetables(sulfite) (carrot, potato, onion, leek, red and green bell peppers, cabbage, celery, tomato, garlic), hydrolyzed vegetable proteins (corn, soy), potato starch, palm oil, corn starch, yeast extract, canola oil, spice extracts, herb, turmeric extract, natural flavor) (soy, sulphites) • Indian spice blend (spices, coriander, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, oleoresin paprika, canola oil, silicon dioxide) • Cilantro.
Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Coconut Milk
1 unit(s)
Chickpeas
(May be present: 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 be present: Soy, Sulphites, Milk)
3 tbsp
Yogurt Sauce
(Contains: Milk)
2 tbsp
Vegetable Stock Powder
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May be present: Wheat, Soy, Sulphites, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Triticale)
1 tbsp
Indian Spice Mix
(May be present: 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*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- 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!)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Divide pilaf between plates.
- Drizzle yogurt sauce over top.
- Sprinkle remaining tomatoes and cilantro over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many loved the delicious, authentic Indian flavors; some found it a bit bland and suggested adding more spice.
- Ease of prep: Simple instructions led to a tasty meal, though some noted longer prep time due to chopping and multiple steps.
- Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables like peppers or sweet potatoes; some recommend keeping rice separate to prevent mushiness when reheating.
- Portions: Generous portions satisfied most; several mentioned having leftovers for another meal.
- Spice level: While many enjoyed the warmth, some found it too spicy; others wished for a spicier option or extra chilis.
