Exquisite Aromatic Rice with Aubergine and Chickpeas
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients:
11
Savor the delightful flavors of this aromatic rice dish featuring tender aubergines, cooked chickpeas, and a harmonious blend of spices. Perfectly cooked to absorb all the rich flavors, this dish is enhanced with the freshness of parsley and dill, making it a must-try for any culinary enthusiast.
Ingredients
| 2 | basmati rice |
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| 4 | hot vegetable stock or hot water |
| 2-3 | tablespoons oil or butter |
| 1 | large onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | aubergine, finely diced |
| 2-3 | tablespoons diced sun-dried tomatoes |
| 1 | cup cooked and drained chickpeas |
| 1 | teaspoon mixed spice |
| salt to taste | |
| pepper to taste | |
| Fresh, chopped parsley and dill |
Instructions
| 1. | Heat oil or butter in a pan, and fry the finely chopped onion until beautifully browned. |
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| 2. | Add the finely diced aubergines to the pan and cook together for 5 minutes, ensuring they are well coated and mixed. |
| 3. | Introduce the diced sun-dried tomatoes, cooked chickpeas, and mixed spice to the pan, and thoroughly mix. |
| 4. | Add the washed basmati rice, ensuring it is well coated in the spice mix. Pour in the hot vegetable stock or water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. |
| 5. | Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. |
| 6. | Turn off the heat, place 2 or 3 pieces of kitchen paper on top of the rice, and tightly cover with the lid. Allow the rice to rest for 10 minutes. |
| 7. | Fluff the rice with a fork, and just before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and dill. |
Published on Aug 03, 2024 by Luminița