This is also one of my favourite to have. Its nutritious and quick to make. Brown rice has more fibre than white rice, it retains the nutrients that white rice lacks such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Brown rice has bit chewy texture and takes longer to cook about 20-30 mins depending on the brand of rice. I like its nutty taste, great for salad.
You can even add frozen veg to it, if you have less time. Add whatever vegetables you like, or can add any source of protein to make it a balanced meal. I added mixed salad beans from tin, but you can also add chickpeas, soya or any non vegetarian source.
This dish can be eaten on its own or you can consume with yogurt, raita or it goes well with ketchup as well hehe. Check out the recipe below and let me know what you think x.
Ingredients: (serves 2)
- 1 cup of Brown Basmati Rice, washed and soaked for atleast 30 mins if possible
- 2 tsp of cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- paste of 2 garlic cloves and about half a tbsp of ginger
- 1 onion
- 2 green chillies
- 2 carrots, sliced
- Couple of florets of broccoli
- Half ten of mixed salad beans
- Fresh Coriander , chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
Method:
- Boil 3 cups of water add rice and let it cook for 20-30 mins, follow the packet instructions as timing can vary for different brands
- Meanwhile add little oil or spray oil on a deep pan, add cumin and mustard seeds, let it splatter then add onion and fry until onions starts to little brown from the edges
- Add ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute then add green chillies
- Add all the veg and beans and cook until vegetables are soft
- Add salt and turmeric and cook for another couple of minutes
- Add drained rice, mix well with veg and serve with chopped coriander
- Enjoy x
Simple Yet Delicious 