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Saturday, January 16, 2010

RecipeReplica: Nutty Grapefruit Rice and An Award

This is a recipe that I borrowed from Sailaja's kitchen. Sailaja can be called as a "culinary scientist" because she is constantly experimenting with food. Her blog is a hub of novel recipes and I love visiting her spot.She was generous enough to let me try out this recipe of hers.For the life of me I couldn't have figured it for what it is if I didn't know behorehand that it was made with grapefruit.Tasted as good as Lemon/Lime rice and it would go well with Lamb/Chicken Kebabs or any spicy sides.
Ingredients:
  • Basmati rice - 2 cup
  • Red Grapefruit - 1, juiced
  • Onion - 1, small, diced
  • Cashews and peanuts - a handful
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Split Black Gram - 1 tsp
  • Olive oil - 2 tbsp
  • Cilantro - For Garnish
Procedure:
  • Cook the rice as per package directions and cool.
  • Brown the nuts in a tablespoon of oil.Set aside.
  • In a deep saute pan, heat oil, add the mustard seeds and black gram. Once the seeds begin to splutter, add the onions and brown it.
  • Add the rice and give a gentle mix.
  • In a cup, mix the juice of grapefruit with turmeric powder and salt. Pour that into the pan and mix gently for a minute. Switch off the stove. Garnish with chopped Cilantro, browned nuts.
Makes 4 servings.

The beautiful Blogger award is Sailaja's New Year Gift to every blogger:


Enjoy!

11 comments:

  1. Yummy rice, interesting and unique idea to add grapefruit juice!!!

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  2. So nice of you to try this ...Hope you liked it?Thanks for the nice word about me,my pleasure.You too are making great dishes.Keep rocking.

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  3. Looks yummm... :) mom used to make this too. :)

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  4. Very nice preparation, have not worked with grapefruit yet.

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  5. Beautiful rice, even i have bookmarked at Sailaja's space...delicious rice & congrats on ur award..

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  6. fantastic presentation...I didn't had tried any dish with grapefruit...sure i 'm going to try this one...thanks for the recipe...looks yummy n simple...

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  7. Mmmmmm, tempting. Never tried this before, a sure try soon. Thx for sharing :):)

    Chitchat

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  8. I like the idea,with grape fruits in season,have to try :D

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  9. Perfect rice and well presented. Nice to have tried it from sailaja. Do visit my blog when time permits.http://shanthisthaligai.blogspot.com/

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