Portobello Curry With Green Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown basmati rice
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (divided)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (may add 1/2 cup if you really like cilantro!)
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced (divided)
2 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lb portabella mushroom, cut in 1/2 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (or use a regular tomato, chopped to equal 1 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted cashews (or peanuts)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan mix rice, 2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor mix 1/2 cup of the coconut milk, cilantro, parsley, 1 teaspoon of the fresh ginger, 1 garlic clove, and the lime juice. Cover; blend or process until nearly smooth. Stir into rice. Cover; keep warm.
In 12-inch skillet cook mushrooms in hot oil over medium heat for 5 minutes; turning occasionally.
Add green onions, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and remaining ginger and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes and remaining coconut milk. Heat through. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
To serve, divide rice among 4 plates. Top with mushroom mixture and sprinkle with nuts. Enjoy!
Makes 4 servings.