I love a good pilaf. You probably do, too. I mean what's better than amping up rice with an aromatic saute step to turn it into something a little extra special?
This morning I wanted to use up the last of some veggies in the crisper: cauliflower and kale. I also noticed that I had a large mason jar in the pantry with just a little remaining farro. So I decided to make a very veggie alternative grain pilaf in the Instant Pot. And it was good.
A quick note on seasoning. I used tandoori seasoning and tomato powder because they are side by side in my alphabetically ordered spice rack. I thought they would go great together. (They did.) But don't be concerned if you don't have those two items on hand. Just choose a total of three teaspoons of whatever dried spices sound good to you.
Tandoori Farro Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 3 stalks celery
- 1 head cauliflower
- 5 leaves kale
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tandoori seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato powder
- 2 teaspoons beef-style bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup farro
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
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Saute onion and celery in a little water, broth or olive oil in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
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Core and quarter a head of cauliflower. Chop it into finely diced pieces (I used a food processor). Transfer to the pot and mix well. Chop the kale - leaves and stems - into small pieces (I used the food processor for this, too). Transfer to the pot.
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Add the tandoori seasoning and tomato powder (feel free to use a total of 3 teaspoons of your favorite spices and seasonings) and salt and pepper. Continue sauteeing until the cauliflower softens and takes on the bright color of the seasoning.
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Add the dry farro and water. Mix well. Cover the pot and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
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Allow a 5-minute natural release before using a quick release.
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If there is still liquid in the pot, saute uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer t a bowl and let cool for five minutes before fluffing.
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