BASMATI****Yogurt Rice with Cumin and Chile (Actifry)

By Unblond1

26/04/14 - This was great for both. I had some leftover white basmati in the fridge and I made this as a lunch. It would also make a good side dish.

10/08/15 - Great again although Dan didn't care for the cilantro or the lime juice so add those just to my portion. Also, this is only two servings if using as a main dish.

03/04/2017 - This is a better side dish than a main and unless you want leftovers, you could also cut it in half. Works GREAT in the ActiFry
Laraine Perri, Cooking Light

AUGUST 2013

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white basmati rice (11 tablespoons raw)
• 1 tablespoon EVOO
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (use the real thing)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 jalapeno chile, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup fat-free greek yogurt
• lime wedges, to serve

Details

Servings 3
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

*Heat* a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. (I used the cast iron and the rice stuck a bit but that also made it nice and crunchy in places. I bet the wok would work well too) *Add* oil then add ginger, and chile. *Saute* 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chile is softened and ginger just begins to brown and crisp, add cumin seeds and sauté 30 seconds longer. *Stir* in rice and toss for several minutes to heat through. *Add* cilantro, salt, and yogurt and cook 1 minute or until hot.

*To prepare in Actifry*, add oil, jalapeno and ginger and cook for three or four minutes until softened and beginning to brown. Add cumin seeds and cook one minute longer. Add rice and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until heated through. Add yogurt, salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes longer then serve.



*Serve* with grated lime zest and cilantro and lime wedges for me and as is for Dan.

Nutrition Facts


3 Servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 248.6
Total Fat 5.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.3 g
Cholesterol 5.0 mg
Sodium 22.0 mg
Potassium 21.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 38.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g
Sugars 2.2 g
Protein 9.1 g