Name: Masala Rice and Vegetables
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H50M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 main course servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 3/4 cups basmati rice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 3 whole cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 small yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons blanched, sliced almonds; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 5 whole cardamom pods; 1 cup small cauliflower florets; 3 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 small new potatoes (about 6 ounces), peeled and quartered; 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons toasted blanched, sliced almonds

Directions

Make the rice: Place the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the golden raisins, almonds, turmeric, cumin seed, coriander seed, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 1 minute more. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, (wrap the lid tightly with a kitchen towel), cover, and steam until the rice is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Meanwhile, make the vegetables. Melt the butter in a medium straight-sided skillet with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the golden raisins, almonds, coriander seed, cumin seed, and cardamom and cook, stirring, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower, green beans, potatoes, carrots, and salt. Raise the heat to high, pour in the water, and cook, covered, for 4 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender and most of the water has evaporated, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
Add the rice to the vegetable mixture and, using a rubber spatula, stir to combine. Season with salt to taste. Divide the vegetable-rice mixture among plates and top with some of the toasted coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.

This recipe has been updated to more accurately recognize its origin or to add cultural context. It may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.

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