ZUCCHINI CARROT RICE PILAF

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

1/2 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 zucchini (FRUIT)

How to make it:

1. In a skillet, saute rice and basil in olive oil for one minute; then add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in the carrot.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add zucchini slices and simmer another 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

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BASMATI RICE RECIPES

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED:

Almonds(Badam) - 50 gm
Basmati rice - 225 gm
Green cardamoms(Elakka) - 8 nos
Cinnamon(Karugapatta) - 1" stick
Cumin seeds(Jeerakam) - ½ tbsp
Curry paste - 1 tbsp
Onion(chopped) - 1 no
Sultanas - 50 gm
Turmeric powder - ½ tbsp
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp


Preparation Method of peppery Basmati Rice Recipe:

1)Wash and soak the Basmati rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.

2)Heat the oil in a pan.

3)Fry the cumin seeds and onion for 10 minutes until the onions are golden brown.

4)Add the rice along with the curry paste.

5)Add a pint of water, cinnamon stick, sultanas, cardamom pods and turmeric. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes.

6)Toast the almonds until golden brown. Stir into the spiced rice.

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