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5 from 3 votes

Baked Rice Casserole

Course Mains
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • LAYER 1:
  • 2 potatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • LAYER 2:
  • 1 cup basmati rice cooked till done
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp wholewheat flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp chilli sauce
  • LAYER 3:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 onion minced
  • 500 gm boneless chicken cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • LAYER 4:
  • Mozarella cheese as required
  • 1 small bunch coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tsp chilli flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Keep a 13x9 inch baking pan ready.
  • Peel and slice the potatoes thinly. Soak it in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and toss it with the salt and pepper. Layer it at the bottom of the pan.
  • For prepaying the second layer, heat oil. Saute in the flour till it releases and nutty aroma. Add in the milk and whisk till the mixture becomes thick.
  • Add in the rice, mayonnaise, chilli sauce and seasonings and give it a good mix. Spread it on top of the potato layer.
  • For the third layer, heat oil, sizzle the garlic. Saute the onions till wilted.
  • Add in the chicken and cook till it turns white.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients and give it a good toss. Cook till the chicken is done and there is no water in the pan. If there is liquid, dry it up on high heat.
  • Layer the chicken on top of the rice layer.
  • Sprinkle the mozarella cheese, coriander leaves and chilli flakes on top of the chicken layer.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or till the cheese is all melted and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve warm as is or with a side of salad.

Notes

Please feel free to omit or replace the chicken with any proteins of your choice!