Mexican rice

Name: Mexican rice
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Chopped veggies; 4 medium sized Tomatoes; Medium sized onions chopped; 4 cloves garlic chopped; Spices/ salt

Maryam Ahmad @mimmiepink

Can you believe I did not add bullion cubes to this dish and it still tasted amazing
The power of salt and spices 😍😍😍

Maryam Ahmad @mimmiepink

Can you believe I did not add bullion cubes to this dish and it still tasted amazing
The power of salt and spices 😍😍😍

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Ingredients

1 cupBasmati
1 tablespoonbutter
1 tablespoonvegetable oil
Chopped veggies
4medium sized Tomatoes
Medium sized onions chopped
4 clovesgarlic chopped
Spices/ salt

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Steps

1

Soak basmati and keep aside for about 30 minutes
Blanche tomatoes (boil and peel off skin) and make into purée
2

Put pot on heat, add vegetable oil and butter and allow to melt. Sauté onion and garlic till caramelised
3

Add spices, salt and stir for a while
Wash and drain basmati and add into the mixture to release Flavours. Toast on medium heat for about 2 minutes. Stir gently to avoid breaking rice grains
4

Add in veggies and tomato puree and stir gently. Add a cup of water or stock and adjust seasoning. Cover with foil and cook on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.
5

Turn off heat and serve