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Quick Veggie Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 2
A mild Indian dish made with vegetables and basmati rice, all cooked in one pot.
Ingredients:
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped (potato, carrots, peas, beans, corn)
3 cups water
salt
1 dash coconut cream (optional) or 1 dash coconut milk (optional)
Directions:
1. Sauté chopped onions in oil.
2. When golden brown, add cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin, rice and vegetables.
3. Sauté two minutes and add 3 cups of water.
4. Bring to a boil, add salt, and coconut milk (if using) and simmer, covered, over low heat.
5. Cook for 20 minutes (35-40 minutes for brown rice).
6. Garnish with coriander leaves or sliced green onions, and serve alone with chutney or with dhal.
7. Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 30.
By RecipeOfHealth.com