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classy rice dish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

This rice and cauliflower dish(you can hardly tell there is cauliflower in this recipe)..The rice is light and has an Indian flavor , using garam marsla spice and a bit of chopped fine coconut, which is optional.

(2 ratings)
yield 3 to 5
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For classy rice dish

  • 1 Tbsp
    each butter and vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame seeds or coriander seeds
  • 1 1/2 c
    finely chopped cauliflower
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped onion
  • 1 tsp
    each of minced ginger and garlic
  • 1/8 tsp
    each of turmeric, and red chili powder
  • 1 pinch
    garam marsla, or to taste
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 1/4 c
    cooked rice (al dente)
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped coconut
  • 1 pinch
    salt

How To Make classy rice dish

  • 1
    Over medium heat in a large skillet, add the oil and butter, now add sesame seeds or coriander seeds and stir quickly so as not to burn , but sizzle slightly( they will bounce around be careful).
  • 2
    Add the cauliflower, onion, ginger, and garlic; sauté briefly. Stir in turmeric, chili, and garam marsla and mix well. Cook for about 4 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the beaten egg into the pan, scramble and mix well . Add the rice and toss lightly. Try not to make mush of the rice. Mix just until the cauliflower has been evenly mixed. Add the coconut and salt and cook over low flame for about 5 minutes.
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