Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for Curried Basmati Rice, perfect as a side dish or a main meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the curry powder, ground turmeric, cumin, and salt to the pan. Stir well to combine and cook for about 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the rinsed basmati rice and stir to coat the rice with the spice mixture.
- Add the vegetable broth (or water) and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add the frozen peas, diced carrots, and raisins (if using) to the rice. Stir gently, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish cooking.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or diced chicken after the rice is cooked.
- Experiment with different vegetables such as bell peppers, green beans, or corn to customize the dish to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg