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!