Kid-Friendly Gooseberry Rice
Today, we're excited to share a unique and nutritious recipe: Kid-Friendly Gooseberry Rice. This dish is packed with the goodness of gooseberries.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp gooseberry (amla) pulp or finely chopped gooseberries
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) optional
- 1-2 num green chilies, slit optional, adjust to taste
- 10-12 curry leaves
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions
- Wash 1 cup of basmati rice thoroughly and soak it for 20-30 minutes, then drain.
- Prepare gooseberries by washing, deseeding, and grating them to make about 2 tablespoons of pulp.
- In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them pop.
- Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, a pinch of asafoetida (optional), and 10-12 curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until the leaves begin to sputter.
- Stir in the gooseberry pulp or chopped gooseberries along with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the gooseberries soften.
- Add the drained rice to the pot along with 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve warm as a nutritious meal option for kids, ideal for introducing them to new flavors while offering the health benefits of gooseberries.