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A Fragrant, Spicy Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

A Fragrant, Spicy Rice

20 ingredients 15 min + 30 min 6 servings openrecipes
A Fragrant, Spicy Rice

"This recipe is a family favourite. It has wonderful textures; the softness of the rice combined with the crunchy almonds ... it's heaven! The spices can be altered to your tastes... I generally add quite a lot."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

616
Calories
24g
Protein
15g
Fat
101g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch garam masala
  • 1 pinch turmeric powder
  • ground cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 large fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 pinch turmeric powder
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry red lentils
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers
  • 1 bunch cilantro sprigs

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