Dami Gojeh Farangi
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 301
- Total Fat
- 8
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 53
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 5
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 593
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon tomato paste
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt
Directions
- Rinse the rice a few times until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute the onion until golden, about 10 minutes. Turn the heat to medium low. Add the potato and turmeric and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are lightly browned and the turmeric is fragrant, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, if using, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the rice and 1 1/3 cups water, raise the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the water has almost evaporated, 15 to 18 minutes. Wrap a tight-fitting lid in a paper towel and place it on the pot. Turn the heat to medium low and cook until the rice and potatoes are completely tender, another 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit undisturbed for 5 minutes before serving.
Cook’s Note
In summer when tomatoes are in season, you can substitute 7 grated Roma tomatoes for the canned diced tomatoes.