Recipes

Brown Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Spices

Tender, light basmati rice is healthier with whole grain. Our organic brown basmati cooks quickly and stays fluffy. Garnish this tasty, fresh side dish with chopped cilantro, crushed almonds and yogurt.

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 40 min

Total time: 55 min

Brown Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Spices
Copyright Recipe © 2014 Woodland Foods

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1 Cup Organic Brown Basmati Rice

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1/2 Cup Diced Red Onion

  • 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic

  • 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder

  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin

  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne

  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Tomato

  • 1/2 Cup Diced Eggplant

  • 1/2 Cup Diced Yellow Potato

  • 1 1/2 Cups Broth Or Water

  • 2 Teaspoons Sea Salt

  • 1/2 Cup Peas

Directions

  1. Heat Dutch oven or other heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the oil, onion and garlic. Cook this for 3-4 minutes until translucent then add the spices. Continue cooking until very fragrant.

  2. Add the rice, tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 35-40 minutes and set aside for 5-10 minutes.

  3. Add the peas mix and serve.