Iraqi Pink Rice Plow Ahmar

Pink Rice Plow Ahmar is a traditional Iraqi dish that gets its vibrant pink color from the beetroot used in the recipe. It is a popular and flavorful rice dish enjoyed by many in Iraq.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Iraqi Pink Rice Plow Ahmar

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Iraqi Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 medium-sized Beetroot
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 4 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2. Peel and grate the beetroot.
3. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
4. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
5. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add the grated beetroot and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the tomato paste, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes.
8. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir well to coat the rice with the beetroot mixture.
9. Add water and bring to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender.
11. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
12. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.