Author Notes
A green rice flavored with ground ingredients that can be great, all in itself or with a side of tandoori chicken. —Tisa Thomas
Ingredients
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3-4 tablespoons
hopped garlic
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1 tablespoon
finely chopped
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3 tablespoons
fresh squeezed lemon juice
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4 sprigs
cilantro, roughly chopped
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4 sprigs
mint, chopped
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4 tablespoons
cooking oil
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1
bay leaf (optional)
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Basmati rice - rinsed 2-3 times
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3 3/4 cups
hot water
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2 teaspoons
salt or enough for flavor
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1 cup
frozen green peas
Directions
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In a food processor or blender, pulse garlic, ginger, lemon juice, cilantro and mint till blended with the consistency of thick paste, not too drippy.
In a deep set saucepan or dutch oven(large enough to cook rice), heat oil over medium heat. If using, add bay leaf.
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If needed, reduce flame to medium-low and stir in blended green paste. Saute until ingredients are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
Mix in cleaned, drained rice. Stir in with the ingredients until well coated.
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Take heat to high. Add hot water and salt. Stir.
Bring rice to boil. Reduce flame to medium- low and keep rice covered. Simmer for 2 minutes.
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Open lid and add the peas. Turn off heat. Cover tightly and allow the frozen peas too thaw and plump and rice to cook through (all water absorbed) with the remaining heat of the pan, about 10-12 minutes.
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Fluff with fork before serving.
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