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Carrot Rice Pilaf With Black Beans And Mint Raita

Course : Pilafs
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon stick margarine

3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1 3/4 cups water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 piece cinnamon stick --2 inch piece

1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut

--east indian black beans--

1 tablespoon stick margarine

1/2 teaspoon cumin seed

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

2 cans no-salt-added black beans -- drained --15 ounces per can

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

--mint raita--

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

Preparation / Directions:

1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add margarine in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and carrot; saute 2 minutes. Add next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick. Fluff rice with a fork. Spoon rice mixture onto individual plates; top with East Indian Black Beans. Sprinkle with coconut. Serve with Mint Raita.

Carrot Rice Pilaf With Black Beans And Mint Raita

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