⅓ cup vegetable oil (80 mL), plus 2 tablespoons, divided
14 oz diced tomato (395 g), 2 cans
6 oz tomato paste (170 g), 1 can
1 habanero pepper
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon mixed dried herbs
3 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
2 ½ cups long grain rice (500 g), rinsed
1 cup frozen mixed vegetable (150 g)
1 ½ cups water (360 mL)
Nutrition Info
Calories 217
Fat 12g
Carbs 24g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 10g
Protein 4g
How to Make It
1. Step
Add onions and 2 tablespoons of oil to a blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
2. Step
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and habanero pepper to the blender, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a separate medium bowl.
3. Step
Heat the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
4. Step
Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion puree and cook until the water has cooked out and the puree is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
5. Step
Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in color.
6. Step
Add the rice, mixed vegetables, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with foil and a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
