Curried Rice

We didn't prepare ahead of time for our weekly potluck like we usually do, so yesterday morning I found myself roaming around the kitchen working out what I could make using what we had on hand and without having to stop for groceries along the way.  This curried rice is what I came up with, and was pleasantly surprised by more than one "Wow" or "Damn, you nailed it" reaction.

This rice is Vegan / Plant-Based and Gluten Free.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of Slivered Almonds
• 1-2 Tablespoons of chopped Red Onion (because that's what was lying leftover in fridge)
• 2-3 Tablespoons minced Garlic
• 1 Banana Pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
• 2-3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt
• ground Black Pepper
• 4-5 cups of Vegetable Broth
• 2 cups of Basmati Rice
• 3+ Tablespoons of AuntieArwen’s Muchi Mughul Curry Blend
• 2 handfuls of Golden Raisins
• 2 handfuls of Regular Raisins
• 2 handfuls of Jabsons Nimboo Pudina flavor Roasted Chana
•  ~1/3 cup of Pepitas

PROCEDURE:

1. Toast the almonds in a dry pan until they start to brown.  Set aside.
2. In whatever pot you will use to cook the rice -- sauté the onion, garlic, and banana pepper in the olive oil with an amount of salt & pepper that is to your liking.
3. Once everything begins to soften, add 4 cups of the vegetable broth, all of the dry rice, and 3 Tablespoons of the curry powder.
4. Bring it to a boil, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to a simmer.  Stir occasionally.
5. About halfway through cooking, add the Raisins and the Roasted Chana.
6. Continue simmering and stirring occasionally until the rice is cooked all the way through, adding more vegetable stock and/or water if needed.
7. When the rice is done, taste and adjust the spices (salt, pepper, curry powder) if needed.
8. Finally, stir in the toasted almonds and pepitas, and serve.

This post is an original recipe that I created from scratch.

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