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Yellow Rice with Cherry Tomatoes
Prior to moving to Seattle, I did not have much experience with Indian cuisine. It just wasn’t that popular in my home town. Sure I had made Chicken Curry a lot but it wasn’t until I moved to Seattle and found a few local Indian restaurants that I was exposed to the other wonderful flavors of Indian cuisine. I have taken a particular liking to the combination of turmeric and cumin, it is a very warm, slightly bitter flavor that kicks up the all too often plain side dish: rice.
This dish was inspired by the rice that Ryan and I order at our favorite Indian restaurant. First, I saute the rice with onions, garlic and spices. Next, I cook the rice mixture in vegetable broth, instead of water, to give it a little more flavor. Finally, the tomatoes are added at the end, so they burst with sweet tomato flavor when you bite them.
The restaurant we order from doesn’t usually add tomatoes, but I had some so I thought why not? It was the perfect addition.
Yellow Rice with Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain or basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 10 cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- In a large saucepan melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, cumin and rice. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the tomatoes, cover for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serve.
Notes
Hey! I'm Des!
Welcome to Life’s Ambrosia where Dinner is served and memories are made. Here you will find over 1000 tried and true recipes for every possible occasion. In the last 10 years, this blog has helped millions of families put dinner on the table and create food memories. Let me help you too.
Alison
July 9, 2009 at 10:44 amHey Des, we made this the other night :) It was very yummy! Thanks for the recipie…but how come no cream of tartar involved? haha
Deseree
July 10, 2009 at 8:18 amHey Alison, I ran out! I used it too much in that one dish, you know on that one awesome cooking show. hahaha. I’m glad you guys liked it :)