Masala Rice

Name: Masala Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice; 2 large potatoes; 0.5 cup frozen garden peas; 1 large onion; 2 green chilies; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala powder; 0.5 tsp ginger; 0.5 tsp garlic paste; 2 tbsp yoghurt; 2 cardamoms; 3 tbsp oil; salt

Basmati rice, potatoes and garden peas simmered on the stove and spiced with garam masala and chilli for a South Asian side dish. It's finished with coriander and fried cashew nuts.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Wash and soak rice for around 1/2 an hour. In the meanwhile, cut the vegetables. Mix the spice powders and yogurt together in a bowl.
2
Heat oil. Saute the onion till light brown. Add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute till brown.
3
Add the spice paste and saute for 5 mins more. Add some water if needed to avoid burning. Add the potatoes, peas and rice saute for few mins.
5 min
4
Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir and cover with a lid and cook on low till cooked.
5
Garnish with coriander and fried cashew nuts.