This delicious side dish is the perfect dish to serve to introduce your family to Indian cuisine.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup long grain basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup currants
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
- 1 Tbsp. butter
Preparation:
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add onion. Cook and stir for a few minutes, then add diced potato. Cook and stir until potatoes are golden, 6-8 minutes. Then stir in cumin, turmeric, salt, and basmati rice; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add vegetable broth and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-14 minutes until rice is tender. Add currants, walnuts, and butter and stir gently. Serves 4
