Indian Spiced Rice Recipe

Name: Indian Spiced Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon coriander powder; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ¼ cups uncooked basmati rice or 1 ¼ cups jasmine rice or 1 ¼ cups long-grain rice; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ cup dry lentils; 3 cups water; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped; ½ cup green peas; 3 tablespoons raisins; 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon red chili powder (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¼ cups uncooked basmati rice or 1 ¼ cups jasmine rice or 1 ¼ cups long-grain rice
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
1 green bell peppers or 1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup green peas
3 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon butter (optional)

1
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently until they have softened.
3
Sprinkle in the ginger, garlic, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, red chili powder, and cumin.
4
Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
5
Add the rice to the saucepan and saute the rice with the spices for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
6
Now add the lentils and salt into the saucepan.
7
Add 3 cups of water into the pan, stir.
8
Place the potatoes into the pan.
9
Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
10
Cook for 10 minutes.
11
Place the bell pepper, peas, and raisins into the saucepan.
12
Stir well, then cover the pan again.
13
Cook 10 minutes more, or until the rice, potatoes, and lentils are tender.
14
Stir in the butter, if desired.
15
Serve hot and enjoy.

372

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Spiced Rice

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