One Pan Spicy Rice

One Pan Spicy Rice
  • Author: Anonymous

In this comforting curry rice recipe, fragrant curry paste infuses the dish with a warm and aromatic flavor. Tender basmati rice, hearty chickpeas, and sweet raisins create a delightful medley of textures and tastes. The addition of leaf spinach and crunchy cashew nuts gives a vibrant and wholesome twist to this simple yet satisfying meal. Serve drizzled with natural yogurt for a creamy finish. A delightful dish that will surely become a family favorite.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 2 tbsp medium curry paste (Madras is a good one to use)
  • 250g basmati rice , rinsed
  • 450ml vegetable stock
  • 400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • handful of raisins
  • 175g frozen leaf spinach , thawed
  • handful of cashew nuts
  • natural yogurt to serve, optional

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan that has a lid, then fry the garlic and curry paste over a medium heat for 1 minute, until it's fragrant.
  • Tip the rice into the pan with the stock, chickpeas and raisins and stir with a fork to stop the rice from clumping. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and bring to the boil. Reduce to a medium heat and cook for 12-15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Squeeze the excess water from the spinach with your hands. Tip it into the pan along with 2 tbsp of hot water and fluff up the rice with a fork, making sure the spinach is mixed in well. Toss in the cashews. Serve drizzled with natural yogurt if you like.

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Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380 calories
  • Fat Content: 9 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 66 grams carbohydrates
  • Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 12 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 1.02 milligram of sodium