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Simple Lemon & Cardamom Basmati Rice with Onions
This simple dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tbs glug olive oil
- 1 tbs butter - or extra oil
- Salt & pepper
- 150 g white basmati rice
- 1/4 lemon - sliced
- 8 cardamon pods
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and gently fry in the oil and butter with a sprinkling of salt & pepper. It needs to be cooked over a low heat for about 20 mins, until soft but starting to caramelise. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Whilst the onion is cooking prepare the rice. I put it in the steamer, rinse, add the lemon and cardamon pods. Add boiling water so the rice is covered by about an inch and microwave on full power for 12mins. When done, place the inner steamer basket in the sink, pour a kettle of boiling water over to rinse and give a good shake and remove the lemon. If you do ot have a steamer cook the rice as would would usually do, but add the lemon and cardamon.
- Serve with the onions on top of the rice and a sprinkle of garam masala.
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Serving: 2servings | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.8mg