Super Green Basmati Rice

40 Minutes
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves: 4
Super Green Basmati Rice

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 cup scallions, finely chopped

1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

1 cup cilantro with stems, finely chopped

1 cup mint, stems removed, finely chopped

1/2 cup dill, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon ghee

Pinch of cardamon powder

Royal® Microwaveable White Basmati Rice, 2 packs

1 block tofu, cubed

1 tablespoon paprika

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a dry skillet, toast your sliced almonds for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly to get it even throughout. Set aside.
  2. Next, finely chop or pulse in a food processor your herbs and garlic: scallions, parsley, cilantro, mint, dill and garlic. Set aside.
  3. Cook your rice according to the package instructions, and toss it in with your toasted almonds with ghee.
  4. Mix and melt throughout.
  5. Season with salt and add a pinch of cardamon.
  6. Set off the heat.
  7. In a separate skillet, cube and season tofu with salt, pepper and paprika. Lightly toast on all sides until crispy and soft in the center, flipping every 2-3 minutes to get evenly crispy on all sides.
  8. In the meantime, going back to your rice with the heat off, add in all your herbs and garlic, stir well. Finish with lemon juice and tofu.