Oct 22, 2009

Spanish Rice















Ingredients:

  • 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) diced small or sliced
  • 4-5 french beans sliced
  • 1 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
  • 4 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste
Method:
  • Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the cloves and cinnamon bits. Fry briefly.
  • Add the chopped onions, green pepper, sliced carrot & french beans.
  • 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.
  • Serve hot.

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