Best Indian Leftover Rice With Mushrooms Recipes

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MADHUR JAFFREY'S LEFTOVER RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



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This is a quick and easy vegetarian dish that's good as a light lunch. I like to serve this with a Cucumber Raita and other accompanyments. This recipe was adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's first book, An Invitation to Indian Cooking.

Provided by lynnski LA

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
9 mushrooms, chopped into a small dice
1 hot green chili pepper, thinly sliced (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup broth (vegetarian or chicked or beef broth)
salt, to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet and add the onions; saute for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms and continue to saute 3 to 4 minutes with an occasional stir.
  • Add in the sliced chili, and after a minute add the cumin, the coriander and the rice, cook on low about 5 minutes.
  • If using cold rice right from the fridge, you may need more broth and more cooking time.
  • Add salt to taste, and serve with a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro, if you wish; a Cucumber Raita alongside is good with this dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 518.6, Carbohydrate 64.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 8.6

INDIAN LEFTOVER RICE WITH MUSHROOMS



Indian Leftover Rice with Mushrooms image

This is a recipe adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's first book, An Invitation to Indian Cooking, written when none of us knew the spices and hot peppers that she introduced us to. It's a simple dish that makes your leftover rice come alive in surprising ways. You can eat it just as is for a light lunch or supper, or as an accompaniment to a Western meat course. I like it alone with some Cucumber Raita (page 163) alongside.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
About 1/3 medium onion, finely chopped
3 medium mushrooms, chopped into small dice
1/4-1/3 hot green chili, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2/3 cup cooked rice
2-3 tablespoons chicken or beef broth or water
Salt
A sprinkling of chopped coriander leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a small skillet, and add the onion. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms and continue to sauté, stirring, 3 or 4 minutes. Toss in the sliced chili, and after a minute add the cumin, the coriander, and the rice. Stir vigorously, breaking up any lumps in the rice, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. If the rice is sticking, add a little broth or water, cover, and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, adding more broth if necessary. Taste, and add salt to your liking. Spoon the rice onto a warm plate, and sprinkle a little fresh coriander (more commonly known here as cilantro) on top, if available, and if you like it.

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