Monday 4 May 2015

Mexican Rice

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Restaurent style Mexican rice can easily be made at home, and it tastes better too. So here is the recipe, quick version and very easy to make. 



Ingredients 
  • Olive Oil 1 tbsp 
  • Garlic 2 cloves minced 
  • Onions 1 chopped 
  • Basmati Rice 1 1/2 cup washed and drained 
  • Tomato paste 1 small can 
  • Vegetable or chicken broth or water 2 cup 
  • Corn Kernals 1 cup 
  • Carrots 1/2 cup diced 
  • Tomatoes 1 medium diced 
  • Frozen peas 1/2 cup 
  • Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp 
  • Cumin Powder 1/4 tsp 
  • Black Pepper 1/4 tsp 
  • Salt to taste 
  • Coriander leaves 2 tbsp chopped 

Method 

Heat Olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice until toasted about 3 minutes. 

Stir in tomatoe paste and vegetable broth/ chicken broth/water, and bring to a simmer, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn, carrots, peas, tomatoes, chilli powder and cumin, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil cover, reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through , about 13 -16 minutes. 

Serve immediately, garnished with coriander leaves.

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