Indian Chickpea-Rice Casserole Recipe

Name: Indian Chickpea-Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil; 2 Tbs. mustard seeds; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained; ⅓ cup dried currants; 1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and shredded; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish; ⅓ cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tsp. canola oil
2 Tbs. mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
2 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained
⅓ cup dried currants
1 medium-sized carrot, peeled and shredded
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
⅓ cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped, for garnish

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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Heat 1 tsp.
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oil in 6-qt.
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Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add mustard and cumin seeds.
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When mustard seeds begin to pop (after about 30 seconds), turn off heat, and transfer spice mixture to small bowl; set aside.
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Heat remaining 1 tsp.
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oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
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Add onion and ginger, and cook, stirring often, 6 minutes, or until onion is softened.
10
Stir in spice mixture, broth, rice, chickpeas, currants and carrot.
11
Cover and bake 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
12
Garnish with cilantro and cashews, and serve hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. canola oil, 2 Tbs. mustard seeds, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 1 small red onion, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Indian Chickpea-Rice Casserole falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian Chickpea-Rice Casserole

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