Description
A collection of Indian food ideas perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup paneer, cubed
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, heat ghee and add cumin seeds.
- Add diced carrots and peas, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add rinsed rice, turmeric, and salt.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and stir in paneer.
- Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with raita.
- You can add spices like garam masala for more flavor.
- Adjust vegetable quantities based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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