Kids Kedgeree
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Makes
6 servings
This fragrant rice and split pea dish acquaints kids with the complex spices of India and is mild enough even for beginners. Serve as a side or main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups brown rice
- 1/2 cup dried yellow split peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 onion , finely diced
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 3 1/4 cups chicken broth , or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios , or cashew pieces (optional)
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add rice, split peas, carrot and onion. Stir until onion turns translucent, about 4 minutes. Add cloves, cinnamon, cumin and curry powder, and cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant (about 1 minute). Add stock, bay leaf and nuts, if using.
- Bring to boil, uncovered. Stir. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook 50 minutes or until rice is tender. Turn off heat and fluff with a fork. Re-cover and allow to steam 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf before serving.