Indian Fusion Dinner Menu
This Indian Fusion Dinner Menu is a delicious and unique way to enjoy the flavors of India. It combines traditional Indian spices and ingredients with a variety of other flavors to create a unique and flavorful meal. The menu includes a flavorful vegetable curry, a fragrant basmati rice, and a creamy yogurt-based raita. This meal is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and peas. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring the rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt and cilantro. Set aside.
- Serve the curry over the basmati rice, topped with the yogurt-cilantro mixture.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 590mg
Total Carbohydrate: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 11g