Simmered Rice Pilau with Cumin and Coriander

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A fragrant rice dish cooked with aromatic spices and served with a side of fresh vegetables. This Kenyan one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Rice, Water, and Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Vegetable broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat, then add 1 medium sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 cups of rice, 2.5 cups of water, 1 cup of vegetable broth, and 1 teaspoon salt, then bring to a boil.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.