Indian Spiced Tomato and Rice Casserole with Eggs

Instructions

• If you’re looking to spice up your weeknight meal then this Indian-inspired egg casserole with Success® White Basmati Rice could be just the trick.

  Step 1

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare rice according to package directions. 

  Step 2

• Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic ginger paste for 3-5 minutes or until onions are starting to soften. Stir in garam masala and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in tomato sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice and broth. 

  Step 3

• Transfer casserole to oven and bake for 10 minutes.

  Step 4

• Make 4 wells in rice mixture. Crack and egg into well. Transfer back to oven. Bake for 9-10 minutes or until whites are set but yolks are still runny. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

  Recipe Tip

  Serve with dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped almonds if desired.

Spice Essentials for Indian Classics

It’s no wonder Indian cuisine has become a staple in the weekly meal routine of families the whole world over. Most Indian dishes are fun to make, allow for an array of ingredients and are suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike. But what gives Indian cuisine its unique flavor? Well that would have to be the spices, and although there are a plethora of spices that find their way into Indian dishes, here are a few of essentials you don’t want to run out of if you’re a fan of Indian cuisine.

Coriander: Also known as cilantro, coriander comes in leaf or seed form and adds a refreshing, lemony zest to dishes, as seen in this recipe for Taj Mahal Rice Pilaf.

Turmeric: With its vibrant yellow color, turmeric is a staple of most Indian recipes and brings a strong and aromatic zing to any dish it’s used in. Why not treat your tastebuds to this Spicy Indian Shrimp recipe and see.

Ginger: Most commonly used in its ground form, ginger brings that sweet, earthy flavor to dishes. So if you’re looking for something simple and delicious that will please everyone at your dinner table, then try this Lime Ginger Shrimp Fried Rice.

Timesaving One-Pot Casseroles

After a busy day, it’s nice to have some quick and easy One-pot Meals in your recipe repertoire. Casseroles mean less clean-up and less plates to spin in the kitchen, yet never at the expense of flavor. This Creamed Spinach and Rice Casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, while this Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole with Spinach and Mushrooms is a delicious way to round off a busy day.