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.
97 K 4.1/5 (7 reviews)652598
Last modified on: December 16th 2018
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
300 g egg-plant or aubergine - 2
3 tablespoons olive oil - 3
4 slices smoked ham - 4
250 g liquid cream - 5
1 tablespoon curry powder - 6
400 g cooked rice - Total weight: 1,130 grams
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 300 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 250 g liquid cream.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 1 tablespoon curry powder and mix well.
Bring to the boil while deglazing the bottom of the pan thoroughly, then add 1 tablespoon curry powder and mix well.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Add 400 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 | 55 RDI=85 % | 247 RDI=93 % | 465 RDI=638 % | 2,181 RDI=109 % | 9,134 RDI: 109 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=7 % | 21 RDI=8 % | 41 RDI=56 % | 193 RDI=10 % | 808 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 13 RDI=21 % | 61 RDI=23 % | 116 RDI=160 % | 545 RDI=27 % | 2,283 RDI: 27 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 5.50 €
- 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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