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Fida Flavoured Rice

Recipe by RJ on InstagramAdded 29 September 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant rice dish featuring a fragrant tomato‑cilantro paste, smoky meat curry, and fresh onion‑cucumber garnish. The bright yellow spice paste adds warmth, while the tangy tomato base keeps the flavors balanced. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.

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Method

  1. Blend whole tomatoes, fried onions, fresh green herbs (mint, coriander), and fresh cilantro leaves together in a blender until a thick, smooth, brownish‑orange paste forms.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Paste is thick and smooth. Blend until the herbs and fried onions are evenly incorporated.

  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. Add sliced green chilies to the hot oil and sauté briefly.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chilies sizzle briefly in the hot oil.

  4. Add a spoonful of pale yellow paste (ghee or butter) to the pan and let it melt.

  5. Pour the blended tomato‑onion‑herb paste into the pan with the chilies and ghee, cooking until fragrant.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Paste smells fragrant and has cooked into the oil.

  6. Add the dark meat curry to the pan and simmer until heated through and well combined with the paste.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Curry is heated through and evenly coated with paste.

  7. Serve the cooked long‑grain rice topped with the meat curry, garnished with sliced red onions and cucumber slices.

Tips while you cook

Blend the base first
Prepare the tomato‑onion‑herb paste in a blender before heating.
Quickly sauté chilies
Add sliced green chilies to hot oil and sauté briefly before the paste.
Melt ghee before the paste
Add the pale yellow paste (ghee or butter) to the pan after the chilies.
Garnish just before serving
Top the cooked rice with the heated curry and garnish with sliced red onions and cucumber.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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