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Basmati Rice Curry

Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati rice, rice, rice curry
Servings: 4
Calories: 153kcal
Author: A. JoAnn

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 red or yellow pepper or 1/2 of each, chopped
  • 1 c. Basmati rice
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp. celery seed
  • ¼ tsp. smoked paprika optional
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 ½ c. water

Instructions

  • Mix the spices and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Saute onions in olive oil until translucent, then add pepper and cook for about 3 minutes more. Stir in rice, spices and salt.
  • Add the water and bring the ingredients to a boil.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Let rice sit for 5 minutes, then mix and serve.

Notes

As a variation, add sliced almonds, chopped kale, cooked sweet potatoes or any other leftover veggies to the rice just before serving.