As the holidays creep every closer (and more
importantly, the new Star Wars) it’s tempting to create a massive feast that
uses every pot, pan, and kitchen gadget we have to blog, but I think what could
be potentially more useful is a simple but delicious and filling dish that can
be made anywhere which requires just one pot, a few condiments, and is finished
in under thirty minutes.
M and I first made this dish at a hotel while we
were in Southern Argentina, and enjoyed it with another couple from the hotel, whom
quickly became good friends. M and I will definitely be enjoying this dish again during our upcoming trip to New York.
The dish can be made with almost any vegetables
you have on hand but this particular rendition is really nice particularly for
chilly or colder nights as the blend of flavors gives a warming sensation.
We bought a premixed curry at a small dietetica
(basically a “health” food store that has spices and herbs). Most currys are a
combination of different south Asian spices often containing coriander,
turmeric, cumin, fenugreek and chili or pepper. If you don’t have a curry, the
two main spices are turmeric and cumin and can easily replace the pre-bought
mix.
Azzor with vegetables
2 cups brown rice
1 onion – well chopped
2 carrots – well chopped
1 small bunch of broccoli – well chopped
1 can of corn
1 handful of raisins
1 small bunch arugula, kale, or spinach – well chopped
(optional)
1 tablespoon curry powder (or spice combination)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and black pepper to taste
4½ cups of
water or broth
In a large pot start by sautéing the chopped onion
for a few moments. Once the onion starts to turn translucent, add the rice, the
water and the spices.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer.
Once simmering, add the broccoli, carrots, and can of corn. Mix well, cover and
then let the dish cook for another 15 minutes.
When most of the water is absorbed, add the
handful of raisins to the dish. This will give the entire dish a nice but subtle
sweetness which really adds to the dish and helps cut any bitterness of the
curry powder.
Once all the water is absorbed, serve the dish hot
on top of your favorite greens. Feel free to garnish with a few chopped cashews
or avocado.
As always the information presented in this blog is for educational purposes only. It should not be considered as specific medical, nutritional, lifestyle, or other health-related advice.
