Delicious spices pack so much flavor into the rice and what I love is, since the vegetables are in the rice, this is the only side dish you need. Basmati rice is always served with Indian food. It has a nutty, delicious flavor that you just don’t get from plain white rice. Why do you add the dry rice to pan of vegetables? This gives the rice a chance to toast and add a lovely, nutty flavor. Can I make this a complete meal instead of just a side dish? You can eat this vegetarian-style as a meal. Or if you want to add meat, cut up a store bought rotisserie chicken into bite-size pieces and mix in. Leftovers tip This Curry Vegetable Basmati Rice would make the best Indian-style fried rice using the leftovers. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 whisked eggs and stir breaking up the eggs. Add the leftover rice, stir and cook until the rice is heated, browned and crispy. Chicken Tikka Masala
