NOTHING MUCH IN THE CUPBOARD IRAQI RICE MEAL (GLUTEN FREE, VEGET

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Nothing Much in the Cupboard Iraqi Rice Meal (Gluten Free, Veget image

When you don't have much on hand in your Iraqi cupboard this is a delicious basic meal that DH, DD (toddler) and I enjoy! Many women enjoy date syrup a lot while pregnant and this is good for a nonirritating the stomach, meal. Amounts are approximate.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 Plates, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white basmati rice, washed and soaked as much as needed depending on quality
2 cups water
sea salt, to taste
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided (butter is essential, oil or margarine is not to be subbed here)
3 whole cardamom pods, crushed slightly to open a bit
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder (It's really for colour)
scant 1/2 cup date molasses (dibis tamar in Middle Eastern shops)
balkan yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbs butter in pot to cook rice, add spices and stir until fragrant, add drained rice and stir carefully to coat making sure not to break grains (depending on rices quality).
  • Add water to rice in desired amount, add sea salt to taste, bring to a boil and cook until done.
  • Turn off burner and leave top on 5 minutes or more.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small pan, add dibis and warm and mix together.
  • Serve rice with the butter mixed with dibis in a bowl and Balkan yogurt stirred until smooth in another.
  • Eat with a bit of both added over the rice.
  • Enjoy!

elemchukwu goodness
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The rice was mushy and the vegetables were tasteless.


Sargam Lama333
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too bland.


Fikadu Dhaba
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This rice meal looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Damian Agaba
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I love that this dish is gluten-free and vegetarian. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Captan captan
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This rice meal is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The flavorful spices and rice make it a hit with even the pickiest eaters.


Ac ac
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Iraqi rice meal is a delicious and unique way to enjoy rice.


Mvuye Boniphace
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice meal came out perfectly. My family loved it!


Mark Borer
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This dish is a wonderful way to use up leftover rice. It's quick, easy, and packed with flavor.


Opeyemi Adekunle
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I was skeptical at first, but this rice meal turned out to be a hidden gem. The simplicity of the ingredients belies the complex and delicious flavors.


Mohammad Hashir2903
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This Iraqi rice meal was a delightful surprise! The combination of spices and vegetables created a flavorful and aromatic dish that was both satisfying and comforting.