Quick Veggie Rice

Name: Quick Veggie Rice
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped (potato, carrots, peas, beans, corn); 3 cups water; salt; 1 dash coconut cream (optional) or 1 dash coconut milk (optional)

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1 small cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup mixed vegetables, chopped (potato, carrots, peas, beans, corn)
3 cups water
salt
1 dash coconut cream (optional) or 1 dash coconut milk (optional)

Directions

1

Saute chopped onions in oil.
2

When golden brown, add cinnamon, bay leaf, cumin, rice and vegetables.
3

Saute two minutes and add 3 cups of water.
4

Bring to a boil, add salt, and coconut milk (if using) and simmer, covered, over low heat.
5

Cook for 20 minutes (35-40 minutes for brown rice).
6

Garnish with coriander leaves or sliced green onions, and serve alone with chutney or with dhal.
7

Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 30.