Nando's Spicy Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    280 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    South African

Nando's Spicy Rice

Bring some sizzle to your home kitchen with this guide to creating the iconic Nando's spicy rice. Wow, your dinner guests with this not-so-secret recipe! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 200 g rice Basmati
  • 450 ml water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 onions
  • 1 green chillies
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 2 garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder Haldi
  • 200 g tomatoes Canned
  • Coriander
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Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil into the pan and heat on medium heat until hot
  2. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes
  3. Add the finely chopped bell pepper and green chilli then cook for a further 4-5 minutes
  4. Add the finely chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat
  5. Add the salt, turmeric powder, cayenne powder and paprika then cook the spices for 1-2 minutes
  6. Add the canned tomatoes then cook for another 4-5 minutes on medium heat
  7. Drain the soaked rice and the cold water then stir before cooking for 8-10 minutes on high heat until the water is almost dried up
  8. Add the lemon juice and finely chopped coriander then cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes
  9. Serve immediately alongside some peri chicken and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional facts:
  • The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 307mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1540IU (31%) Vitamin C 52mg (58%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 307mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1540IU 31%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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