Flavorful Curried Basmati Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 sweet onion, finely chopped
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1 cup mushrooms, chopped
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1 bell pepper, diced (any color, but red works well)
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1 cup Basmati Rice
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1 Tbsp yellow Curry powder
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½ tsp Kosher salt
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1½ cups water
# Instructions:
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Chop up and prep the onion, mushrooms and pepper according to the ingredients list.
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In a large saucepan or small pot, that has a lid to fit, heat oil. Add in the onions, mushrooms and diced pepper. Sauté for a couple minutes.
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Add in the rice and continue to sauté for a minute or two to toast the rice. Add in the curry powder and salt as you sauté.
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Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Fit the lid on and turn the heat down to low. Let the rice steam for 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir through to fluff up the rice.
# Notes:
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An excellent side dish with Southeast Asian undertones.
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Pairs well with grilled, Indian and Thai main dishes.