Rice recipes are my go to meals. I am a true blue Indian at heart for sure. Also the fact remains that rice recipes are the easiest to create a variety with. They are also quick to make especially when I have to pack lunch. Since protein is a key word in my household, you will almost always find few packets of tempeh, tofu, seitan, paneer , frozen (lima + edamame) beans in my fridge not to talk about scores of other protein rich ingredients in my pantry. It helps not only in substituting non vegetarian dishes to ones without, but also adds variety and nutrition to our day to day menu.

So while browsing my reader one day, I came across this interesting recipe from my favorite blogger Cynthia.  I had never heard of this rice before and needless to say, I was intrigued. Since it contains meat, I opted to make a vegetarian substitution by using Tempeh. It was a quick meal and also v satisfying. We enjoyed it with a spicy ladies finger curry and carrot raita. A nutritious and a hearty meal.