Orange Tango Rice Delight Recipe

Name: Orange Tango Rice Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large oranges; 1 cup long-grain rice, washed and soaked in water for 30 minutes; 4 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 4 cloves, crushed; 2 pinches cardamom powder; 2 pinches cinnamon; 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios, slivered; 1 tablespoon ghee; salt

Servings: persons

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["Reserving the tops of 4 oranges, cut them about 1 inch from the top.", "Scoop out the flesh of the oranges.", "Now keep aside the 4 hollow oranges.", "Now, coarsely grate the zest(outerside) of 1 orange and keep aside.", "The second remaining orange peel must be cut in a spiral shape and kept aside for garnishing.", "Then extract the juice from the pulp of all the 6 oranges as this would be more than enough to cook the rice.", "Put ghee in a rice cooker and allow it to heat for about 35 seconds.", "Add the spices and stir-fry for 30 seconds.", "Fold in the rice, sugar, salt and orange zest.", "Stir in the orange juice.", "Switch the device to ""cook"".", "Once the rice has been cooked, fluff it with a fork and fill into the hollowed oranges.", "Put a whole pistachio on top of each orange.", "Then put the orange tops back on.", "Garnish with the orange peel spiral.", "Let each guest now help himself to an orange!", "Enjoy and keep smiling because that's the secret to a healthy digestion in my personal opinion :-)."]

382

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large oranges, 1 cup long-grain rice, washed and soaked in water for 30 minutes, 4 teaspoons sugar, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Orange Tango Rice Delight 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Tango Rice Delight

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Variations & substitutions

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