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.
78 K 4.1/5 (7 reviews)
30 min.
Easy
12 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: December 16th 2018
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
900 g egg-plant or aubergine - 2
9 tablespoons olive oil - 3
12 slices smoked ham - 4
750 g liquid cream - 5
3 tablespoons curry powder - 6
1 kg 200 g cooked rice - Total weight: 3,390 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 8 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Rinse 900 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 750 g liquid cream.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 3 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 3 tablespoons curry powder and mix well.
Stage 5 - 1 min.
Add 1 kg 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
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=60 % | 740 RDI=70 % | 1,400 RDI=210 % | 6,540 RDI=330 % | 27,400 RDI: 330 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=6 % | 190 RDI=10 % | 810 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 550 RDI=30 % | 2,280 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 16.40 €
- Per person : 1.40 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Cooked rice
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Egg-plant or aubergine
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Liquid cream
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Smoked ham
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