Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook brown basmati rice for 20 minutes.
- Add rinsed quinoa and basmati rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 20 minutes until fluffy and tender.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sauté chopped onion until golden brown, then add minced garlic and thinly sliced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add cleaned shrimp to the vegetable mixture, sautéing for about 4-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Season with curry powder, red pepper flakes, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper.
- Layer half of the rice and quinoa mixture at the bottom of a heavy-bottomed pot, followed by the sautéed shrimp and vegetables, then top with remaining rice mixture. Drizzle with lemon juice and saffron water.
- Set pot on medium-high heat for 5 minutes to create steam, then reduce to low and steam for 25 minutes.
- Fluff rice gently with a fork. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, dill, and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
Notes
Make sure not to overcook shrimp and rinse grains thoroughly for fluffy texture.
