Madras rice
Slices of sautéed aubergine and the lovely yellow colour from the curry spices bring a hint of India to this rice dish, given a twist with a little fried ham.
67K 7 4.1
Last modified on: December 16th 2018
Keywords for this recipe:For 2 people, you will need:
- 1
150 g egg-plant or aubergine - 2
2 tablespoons olive oil - 3
2 slices smoked ham - 4
125 g liquid cream - 5
½ tablespoon curry powder - 6
200 g cooked rice - Total weight: 573 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 8 min. | 20 min. | 28 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse 150 g egg-plant or aubergine and cut into fairly thick slices.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
As you can see in the photo, I am using the delicious, long, purple aubergines that are sometimes available. I find them more interesting than the usual dark variety.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Use the same pan to fry the ham on both sides.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - 5 min.
Still using the same pan, without washing it (to make the most of the cooking juices left), pour in 125 g liquid cream.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add ½ tablespoon curry powder and mix well.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add ½ tablespoon curry powder and mix well.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add 200 g cooked rice and mix well...
Stage 6 - 5 min.
...then leave to reduce a little until the rice has absorbed most of the cream.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Finish by adding the ham and aubergines.
Stage 8
Serve without delay.
Remarks
If you find the curry flavour a bit too strong for your liking, you can use turmeric on its own instead.
Keeping
A few days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 1,158 Kcal or 4,848 Kj | 18 gr | 30 gr | 108 gr |
| 43 % | 5 % | 2 % | 12 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 202 Kcal or 846 Kj | 3 gr | 5 gr | 19 gr |
| 7 % | 1 % | <1 % | 2 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 579 Kcal or 2,424 Kj | 9 gr | 15 gr | 54 gr |
| 21 % | 2 % | 1 % | 6 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 2.76 €
- Per person : 1.38 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Cooked rice: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Creamy rice with green asparagus and sorrel , Rice and fresh spinach salad, Tomatoes Provençal, Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms, Grilled fillet of salmon with corn-salad cream, ... All |
 | Egg-plant or aubergine: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Moussaka, Vegetable tian, Two-cheese vegetable gratin, Ratatouille confite, Ratatouille, ... All |
 | Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Langoustine gratin, Late Winter Soup with Fresh Spinach, Stuffed pumpkin gratin, Broccoli savoury custard, Rustic chicken and mushroom pie, ... All |
 | Smoked ham: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Bistro-style red endive salad, Endive gratin with cancoillotte, Melting Epoisses on toast , Tagliatelle and courgette spaghetti, carbonara style, Potato tortilla (Spanish omelette), ... All |
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