Floursome with plenty of spice, packed with fuel from the rice, with protein from the mince.
Spicy Indian Mince and Rice
Floursome with plenty of spice, packed with fuel from the rice, with protein from the mince.
Servings: 4
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 3cm piece fresh ginger finely grated
- 400 g lean lamb or beef mince
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp whole cloves or 14 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 bay leaves
- 3-4 cardamom pods, crushed or ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 1 cup long-grain or basmati rice
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes in juice
- 2 cups liquid chicken stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toasted slivered almonds to garnish
- Dried currants to garnish
- Fresh coriander (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until onion begins to brown.
- Stir in ginger and mince. Break up any lumps and cook, stirring frequently, until mince has lost its pink colour.
- Add seasonings and cook, stirring, for 1-2 more minutes. Add rice, tomatoes and stock. Stir well and increase heat to bring mixture to the boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Season with salt. and pepper then serve. Garnish with a sprinkle of almonds, currants and coriander sprigs, if using.
Notes
Cook’s tips
You may want to remove the whole cloves before eating.
Make it gluten free Use gluten-free stock, and check your tomatoes are a gluten-free brand
Holst, Simon; Holst, Alison; (Sep 2025) 3 Ways with Rice in: Healthy Food Guide
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