Indian Spiced Rice
Description: This rice dish takes very little time to prepare and most of the ingredients are found in the common kitchen. Serve this with a plain lentil dal (stew) or curry, or with a plain raita or cold yogurt. I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and altered it to add that little “heat” I thought it needed.
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | canola oil |
| 1 | onion |
| 1 | garlic |
| 1 | coriander powder |
| 1/2 | ground cardamom |
| 1/2 | ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 | red chili powder |
| 1/8 | ground cumin |
| 1/2 | long-grain rice |
| 1 1/4 | salt |
| 3/4 | dry lentils |
| 1/2 | water |
| 3 | potato |
| 1 | green bell peppers |
| 1 | red bell pepper |
| 1/2 | green peas |
| 3 | raisins |
| 1 | butter |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 290.3
- Fat Content: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 302.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.5g
- Fiber Content: 8.7g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 9.2g
Instructions:
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In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
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Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently until they have softened.
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Sprinkle in the ginger, garlic, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, red chili powder, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
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Add the long-grain rice to the saucepan and sautรฉ the rice with the spices for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Now add the dry lentils and salt into the saucepan.
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Add 3 cups of water into the pan, stir.
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Place the potatoes into the pan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
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Place the green bell peppers, red bell pepper, green peas, and raisins into the saucepan. Stir well, then cover the pan again.
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Cook 10 minutes more, or until the rice, potatoes, and lentils are tender.
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Stir in the butter, if desired.
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Serve hot and enjoy! ๐
