Indian Spiced Rice
Indian Spiced Rice might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 14g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 461 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have jasmine rice, lentils, potato, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine.
Instructions
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.
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.
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.
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.