Curried Squash And Basmati Rice Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Cut squash into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (you should have 2 1/2 cups).
• In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir onions, ginger, and garlic in butter until onions are very limp, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add rice and stir often until opaque, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and stir for 30 seconds longer.
• Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, squash, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice and squash are tender to bite, 16 to 18 minutes.
• Stir in cilantro and salt to taste. Spoon into a bowl.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter.
• Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook over high until mustard seeds begin to pop.
• Add rice and squash and toss with seeds to mix thoroughly.
• Add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender and water is completely absorbed - about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice before serving.

Steps:

• Bring water and ginger to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add squash, rice, butter, and salt. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and squash is tender, about 20 minutes.