How to Throw a Forbidden Rice Feast

Holiday Party Guide
Holiday Party Guide

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1. Forbidden Black Rice with Ginger and Cardamom 

This striking black rice gets flavor from fresh ginger, cardamom and shallot.

Forbidden Black Rice with Ginger and Cardamom
Forbidden Black Rice with Ginger and Cardamom

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2. Brown Basmati Rice with Coconut and Turmeric

Amp up the flavor of brown basmati rice with coconut milk, turmeric and fresh mint.

3. Red Lentil Dal with Mustard Seeds

Spice fragrant Indian-style stewed lentils with cumin, ginger and bay leaf.

Red Lentil Dal with Mustard Seeds
Red Lentil Dal with Mustard Seeds

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4. Masala Prawns 

Marinate the shrimp in a punchy mix of spices, shallots, ginger and lime before grilling.

Masala Prawns
Masala Prawns

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5. Ginger Turky Meatballs 

Richmond uses only six ingredients to make her Indian-style meatballs, including sambar masala, the aromatic Indian spice mix.

Ginger Turkey Meatballs
Ginger Turkey Meatballs

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