Rice is a huge part of Indian cuisine and with good reason. It is such a good vehicle for curries or to be enjoyed by itself. There are so many ways you can cook it!
Rice is a huge part of Indian cuisine and with good reason. It is such a good vehicle for curries or to be enjoyed by itself. There are so many ways you can cook it!
Ingredients
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1/ 2 cup lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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1/ 4 cup honey, or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
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1/ 2 cup dried cranberries
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2 shallots, sliced
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Vegetable oil, as needed for frying
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Kosher salt, to taste
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1 cup basmati rice, cooked according to package directions, warm
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1/ 2 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
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3/ 4 cup almonds, toasted, chopped
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1/ 2 cup chopped cilantro
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Microgreens, for garnish
Directions
In a small bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, honey (or maple syrup), cumin seeds, and a pinch of kosher salt and mix well. Add dried cranberries to the dressing and set aside.
In a shallow pan heat two inches of vegetable oil on medium-high, add sliced shallots and fry until golden brown and crunchy. Remove and drain the shallots of excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
In a large bowl, add cooked rice, chopped pecans, almonds, shallots, cilantro, and dressing. Mix to incorporate everything well.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with microgreens and serve immediately.