Best Minted Rice With Garbanzo Curry Recipes

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MINTED RICE WITH GARBANZO CURRY



Minted Rice with Garbanzo Curry image

Fluffy flavored rice and tender beans in a well-seasoned, aromatic sauce make this easy, meatless main dish a fitting introduction to Indian cooking. -Jemima Madhavan, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 cups water
1/2 cup minced fresh mint
GARBANZO CURRY:
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds in oil until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add water and mint. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and cinnamon in oil until onion is tender. Add the curry, garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Add the garbanzo beans, water, tomato sauce, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard cinnamon; stir in cilantro., Fluff rice with a fork. Discard cinnamon and cloves. Serve with garbanzo curry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

GARBANZO-VEGETABLE GREEN CURRY



Garbanzo-Vegetable Green Curry image

My son loves anything with coconut milk, so I always keep some on hand for weeknight meals like this one. For a milder version, I like to use red or yellow curry paste instead of green. -Marie Parker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups frozen cauliflower
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1/4 cup green curry paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain rice
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine cauliflower, beans, coconut milk, curry paste and salt. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 5-6 minutes or until cauliflower is tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the skillet. Stir in peas. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Sprinkle cauliflower mixture with cashews. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MEXICAN RICE WITH MINT



Mexican Rice with Mint image

Categories     Blender     Herb     Onion     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Spring     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain white rice
1/4 cup chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
4 cups boiling-hot water
3/4 teaspoon salt
20 fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook rice, stirring constantly, until it is pale golden and no longer clumps, about 10 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, purée onion, garlic, 1/2 cup boiling-hot water, and salt in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Stir into rice and boil, uncovered, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in remaining 3 1/2 cups hot water and mint and cook, covered, over very low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

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