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Spanish Rice

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Spanish Rice

Description

It is also known as Mexican Rice, where the rice is stir fried in olive oil and is then cooked with few basic ingredients, stock and seasonings. It is relished with any other Mexican dishes like enchilladas or Quesadillas.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1 1/4 cups rice, soaked for 30 minutes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 nos onions, chopped
  • 3-4 nos garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 nos tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp pepper powder
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cups green peas
  • 2 cups stock

Directions

  • Heat oil in a pan and saute the rice for 5-7 minutes till brown. Add the garlic and onions and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add the tomatoes and tomato paste and mix well. Add the salt, pepper powder and red chili powder, followed by the carrots and green peas.
  • Mix everything well and pour the stock. Pressure cook for 2 whistles. Serve with some side dish.
Bethica Das

Bethica Das

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Vegetarian