Recipe: Indian Spiced Rice [edit]

Photo: Flickr user
Photo helpful? Yes No
  • Homemade Indian dinner
  • Butter Chicken, Beef Vindaloo Lunch Thali - Spice Kitchen AUD9.90
  • Leftover ghee from Lamb Biryani - Biryani House
  • Fried Fish, Lamb Curry, French Beans with Basmatic Rice - Tastes of Singapore

Related Blogposts

Bloggers, have you written about Indian Spiced Rice? Add a widget!

Comments

Leave a Comment

You need to sign in or sign up to leave a comment.
Print this pageEmail this pageShare on FacebookShare on TwitterStumble this page
Tags: Asian, Indian
Yield: 1 servings

[edit] Ingredients

1

tablespoon canola oil

1

cup chopped onion

1

tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1

clove garlic, minced

½

teaspoon ground coriander seed

½

teaspoon ground cardamom

¼

teaspoon ground nutmeg

½

teaspoon ground cumin

1 ¼

cups dry jasmine rice

¾

teaspoon salt

½

cup dry lentils

3

cups water

1

potato, peeled and diced

1

red bell pepper, chopped

½

cup green peas

3

tablespoons raisins

1

tablespoon butter (optional)

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

1 In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently until they have softened. Sprinkle in the ginger, garlic, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Step 2

2 Pour the rice into the saucepan and saute the rice with the spices for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the lentils and salt into the saucepan. Pour 3 cups of water into the pan, stir.

Step 3

3 Place the potatoes into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.

Step 4

4 Place the bell pepper, peas, and raisins into the saucepan. Stir well, then cover the pan again. Cook 10 minutes more, or until the rice, potatoes, and lentils are tender. Stir in the butter, if you like. Serve and enjoy.

[edit] About Indian Spiced Rice

Write about Indian Spiced Rice