Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, diced
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8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons garam masala
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1 1/2 cups basmati rice
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4 cups water
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1 1/2 cups cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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peanuts
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raisins
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1 carrot, sliced thin
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1 green bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Let the oil get heated in a large ovenproof casserole over medium heat.
- Add in the onion, bell pepper, green beans, and carrot; stir/saute for about 10 minutes or until soft.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and cayenne; cook and stir occasionally for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in rice, then stir in water.
- Cover and bake in a 375° oven for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven; stir in the kidney beans and replace the lid.
- Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Serve onto individual plates; garnish with peanuts and raisins, if desired.