RECIPES Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian ( International
, Indian & Thai Cuisine )
SPANISH
RICE
Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.):
19 minutes
Style: Spanish Vegetarian
Rice and vermicelli
sauteed in butter and cooked with tomatoes and spices.
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 cloves
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon bits
2 medium onion(s) chopped
2 cup(s) rice
2 tablespoon(s) vermicelli
2 big tomatoes chopped
2 green bell pepper(s) deseeded and diced
small
1 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
4 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns
4 cups water
salt to taste
Melt the butter in
a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the cloves and cinnamon bits.
Fry briefly. Add the chopped onions and continue stir-frying
on medium heat till very lightly browned. Add the rice
and vermicelli. Mix well and saute for about 4 minutes
or the rice is lightly browned and aromatic.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients
and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on very low heat
for about 15 minutes or till the rice grains are cooked
and firm.
TIPS:
Rice
should be cooked such that the grains are firm, well-separated
and not overcooked.
