INDIAN RICE SALAD


In the last few years pasta salads have become very chic. They are nothing like the old standby, Macaroni Salad. Instead, they lend themselves to endless possibilities and are a fascination to the creative cook. I feel that the next infatuation will be with Rice Salads. Every culture has its rice dish and particular flavorings. They are colorful and open to your imagination.



2 c. Basmati rice, washed and drained in a strainer
2 T. safflower oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
One-inch piece of fresh gingerroot, grated
6 cloves
Two-inch piece cinnamon stick
1/2 t. paprika
2 green cardamons
1 t. turmeric
1 t. garam masala (see p. 161 )
1 t. cumin seeds
1-1/2 t. salt (opt.)
3-1/2 c. water or stock, boiling
2 c. cauliflowerettes, lightly steamed
1-1/2 c. tiny frozen peas, rinsed in cold water, drained
1 red pepper, julienned
Chopped unsalted peanuts, optional


Dressing
1/2 c. cold-pressed safflower oil
1/4 c. rice vinegar
1 green chili
Fresh cilantro to taste

1. Saute onion and garlic in oil until golden. Add rice, ginger and all spices. Stir until rice is well-coated and looks opaque.

2. Add boiling water or stock, cover and simmer gently until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.. Toward the end very gently stir with a fork. Dump into a large bowl.

3. Make dressing in the processor, processing with steel blade until well combined. Add immediately to hot rice. Fork-toss.

4. When rice is at room temperature, add cauliflowerettes, peas and red pepper. If desired, add peanuts. Serve at room temperature for best flavor. This tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded. If it has been refrigerated, bring back to room temperature before serving.


8 servings

 

 

   
       
       


 


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