Some of you may remember I had made giant meatballs last week in a tomato sauce when I was cooking for my Super who was retiring.

I had made so many and I decided to make a rice dish with the left overs.I do this with many left over dishes – rice is comfort food for me and it can take on so many forms.

In Indian food rice is never a side dish – it is easily the main star.

Start with sauteing an onion in oil.

At this stage I would’ve added some whole spices like cloves, cinnamon stick and cardamom but the meatballs were plenty seasoned and there was also the tomato sauce.

After browning the onions, I added the sauce of the meatballs and then about 2 cups of Basmati Rice.  Brown the rice for a couple of minutes and then add 3 cups of water.

Next add place the meatballs on top of the rice and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to a simmer and cover.

In about 20 minutes you have a glorious meal.

I hope you try this and change your leftovers around or make it a brand new dish.

 

Until I cook again!