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Indian Spiced Rice

SUBMITTED BY: jen

"This rice dish takes very little time to prepare and most of the ingredients are found in the common kitchen."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/4 cups dry jasmine rice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dry lentils
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently until they have softened. Sprinkle in the ginger, garlic, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  2. Pour the rice into the saucepan and saute the rice with the spices for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour the lentils and salt into the saucepan. Pour 3 cups of water into the pan, stir.
  3. Place the potatoes into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Place the bell pepper, peas, and raisins into the saucepan. Stir well, then cover the pan again. Cook 10 minutes more, or until the rice, potatoes, and lentils are tender. Stir in the butter, if you like. Serve and enjoy.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2004 by Kuldunia
This was okay, but suffered from some textural problems. With the various additions at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by MsPoppy
This is a really flavorful rice recipe. It's great on it's own, but you might go into flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by TUNISIANSWIFE
This was a very nice dish. Had basmati and used that instead of Jasmine. Since this was not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by AIMEE-JIN
My family and I liked this recipe. I pre-cooked the garlic, onions, potatoes with the spices... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by GYPSY_DANCER
Delicious! It looks really pretty too; all the colors make the dish special. It's tasty and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by HEIDI TEE
I really liked this recipe. The dish turned out hearty, but not heavy, spicy, but now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2003 by Anu
Very, very nice and hearty! This makes 4 really large servings. I used basmati rice, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2002 by KRANEY
Wonderful mix of flavors! I omitted the raisins and butter, and they were never missed. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by LeoCarling
Nutritious, tasty and visually appealing. It doesn't get any better than this. Because I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by KayM
I didn't have any ginger