Joshua McFadden's Spiced Brown Rice with Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½” (7.5cm) chunk fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• ½ cup (100g) brown basmati or other long-grain rice
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• Pinch of dried chile flakes
• ¾ cup (180ml) chicken broth or water
• ½ 15.5oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well
• Plain yogurt, for serving
• Lime wedges, for squeezing
• Small handful fresh mint, parsley, and/or cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

1. Add the coconut or olive oil, onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds to the Anyday Deep Dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until onions are translucent and spices are very fragrant but not burned.
2. Add the brown rice, salt, chile flakes, and chicken broth or water to the dish. Cover and cook at Power Level 3
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   Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels. 

   Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.

   For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.

   Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:

   PL 10 = 100% = High (default)

   PL 9 = 90% = High

   PL 8 = 80% = Med-High

   PL 7 = 70% = Med-High

   PL 6 = 60% = Medium

   PL 5 = 50% = Medium

   PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low

   PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low

   PL 2 = 20% = Low

   PL 1 = 10% = Low

   You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
   

   for 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and has fully absorbed the liquid. Let rest covered for 5 minutes to gently finish steaming.
3. Stir in the chickpeas. Cover and cook at full power for another 2 minutes until warmed through. Taste and adjust with more salt or chili flakes.
4. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, a squeeze of lime, and a handful of fresh herbs.

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