Iraqi rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak the basmati rice.
  2. 2Chop the potatoes into cubes.
  3. 3Air fry the potatoes until they are golden.
  4. 4Dice the onions.
  5. 5Sauté the diced onions in oil until they are golden.
  6. 6Add vermicelli and fry until it's golden.
  7. 7Add sultanas.
  8. 8Add the air-fried potatoes.
  9. 9Add peas.
  10. 10Add the soaked rice.
  11. 11Add cardamom, black pepper, 7 spice, and salt.
  12. 12Mix the ingredients well.
  13. 13Add boiling water to cover the rice by 2cm.
  14. 14Boil for 8 minutes on high heat.
  15. 15Place heat on low, cover the rice, and steam for 30-40 minutes.
  16. 16Top with fried almonds.
  17. 17Serve with salad or yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rice
  • 1 onion
  • 2 potatoes
  • 0.5 cup vermicelli
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 0.5 cup sultana
  • 1 tsp cardamom ground
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp 7 spice
  • to taste salt
  • oil
  • boiling water
  • almonds

Equipment

chopperair fryerpotwooden spoonplate