Ribbon Rice or Rainbow Rice

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Category: Biryani & Rice

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 3

Description

A colorful, vibrant, and unique rice dish featuring layered or served basmati rice paired with dry spiced minced meat, a tangy seasoned ketchup sauce, spicy green chutney, french fries, and boiled eggs.

Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
500 g minced meat (qeema)
1/2 cup cooking oil (kept minimal for a dry mince texture)
1 cup fried brown onions (or sliced onions to fry)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and salt to taste
1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp garam masala
Fresh green chillies, coriander, and mint leaves
For Seasoned Ketchup Sauce: 1/2 cup ketchup, a pinch of red/orange food color, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin & coriander powder, and 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
Green chutney (as preferred/prepared previously)
French fries (fried potato fingers)
Boiled eggs (for garnish/serving)

Instructions

1
Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes, then boil in open water until fully cooked and fluffy, then drain.
2
Cook the minced meat with ginger-garlic paste, sliced or fried onions, and all basic spices on high heat until all moisture evaporates completely, ensuring the mince remains dry without excess oil.
3
Mix in finely chopped green chillies, coriander, and mint leaves into the cooked dry mince.
4
Prepare the seasoned ketchup sauce by mixing ketchup with food color, black pepper, roasted cumin-coriander powder, and chilli flakes.
5
Prepare french fries by frying potato strips until golden and crispy.
6
Assemble or serve by placing the boiled basmati rice on a platter, topping or layering with the dry spiced minced meat, seasoned ketchup sauce, green chutney, crispy french fries, and sliced boiled eggs.
7
(Optional) Some prefer to layer the components in a greased mold and bake for 5 minutes, though serving flat with toppings is preferred to keep the rice from drying out.
8
Serve hot and enjoy this unique, colorful dish!

Note

Ensure the minced meat is cooked until completely dry with minimal oil so it doesn't make the rice greasy.

Adding french fries and boiled eggs on top not only increases nutritional value but also makes the dish incredibly appealing and appetizing for kids.

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