Sundried Tomato Risotto
by Tarla Dalal
The mention of Milan produces immediate thoughts of the wonderful risotto named after the city. Risottos are best made using a special kind of Italian rice called “arborio” which is cooked with garlic and onions.
The trick to prepare a perfect risotto is slow cooking of rice and judicious stirring. The risotto must be prepared as close to serving time as possible as it is best when freshly prepared.
Serve other Italian dishes with this like Pizzas and Garlic Bread .
Sundried Tomato Risotto recipe - How to make Sundried Tomato Risotto
Soaking time: 15 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
5 tbsp soaked and finely chopped sundried tomatoes
1 cup arborio rice
3 tbsp butter
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup blanched broccoli florets
1/4 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1/2 cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
- Method
- Clean, wash and soak the rice for about 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add salt and 2 ½ cups of hot water, mix well cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 8 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the broccoli , sundried tomatoes, cheese, fresh cream, cheese, milk , salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared rice, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 331 cal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 11.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 763.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 21.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 21.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 171.2 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 84.5 mg |
| Potassium | 125.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Risotto is my fav from Italian cuisine. this recipe is just perfect with good taste of cheese, cream and sun dried tomatoes..I make this often and my family relishes it..