Paella rice


2 cups rice
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup onions
1 tsp garlic
2 bay leaves
1 tsp mixed herbs or dill
1 tbsp curry leaves optional
1/2 cup tomatoes
1/4 cup bell peppers
1/4 cup carrots
1/2 cup shrimp
1/2 cup squid
1/2 cup chicken
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp pepper or chillie powder or paprika
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cumin ground optional
2 soup cubes or stock
1/4 tsp saffron
water
2 tbsp parsley

Wash and soak the rice for 15 minutes. Season the chicken and seafood separately with salt, pepper or chilli powder and turmeric leave aside for 15 minutes. Mix the saffron with a little hot water and leave aside.
Heat oil fry the chicken then the shrimp and squid till golden brown, remove and leave aside. Add oil if needed and saute onions, garlic, herbs, vegetables and rice for a few minutes. Add tomatoes and slightly fried meat and seafood, soup cubes and all the spices with the water about 1" above the rice cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Don't mix the rice when it is cooking. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
I use maggie soup cubes. Can add other vegetables like peas, seafood and sausages cut into small pieces as well. Add a little more saffron if it isn't yellow the rice as to be yellow.

Paella rice goes to regional recipes Brazil.

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48 comments:

  1. I have never tried this Spanish Delight, looks so yummy.

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  2. drool worthy paella rice. I wud love to try it without the squid N chicken in it. awesome ingredients!

    cheers:)

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  3. Paella rice looks delicious. I love them.

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  4. Very tasty and perfect! Thanks for sharing the award with me dear..

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  5. Looks very delicious! I like Spanish cuisine.

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  6. This looks absolutely delicious and so nice!

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  7. colorful n flavorful rice...looks mouthwatering...stuck and busy these days...wil catch up with all ur delicious posts soon....

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  8. Heard a lot abt it but never tried it....now with ur recipe can make my own paella.

    Thank u.
    Biny

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  9. sounds good, i can guess the taste, i like rice but never ate this type.. i always wish to try some recipes, it s pity i ve very little time for cook and to eat:)

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  10. i love all the flavors in here:) excellent dish. thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend.

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  11. Wonderful! I love paella! I just find it hard to make! Too much going on. Good job!

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  12. Looks very tasty! I wouldn't mind having a bowl or two :o)

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  13. Hubby has been asking to make paella for a while..this looks like a very good recipe!

    US Masala

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  14. Wow, this dish is loaded with color and great flavors. A big bowl of rice is always welcome in my book. :-)

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  15. this rice looks perfect and tasty
    congs and thanks for passing the award to me .Ifeel honoured

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  16. What a rustic dish! Love all the flavors you've put in there!

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  17. Excellent! It looks great and is a must try!

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  18. My favourite rice anytime, looks absolutely awesome and great...

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  19. Looks delicious..drool worthy rice,will surely try this.

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  20. Oh you do know how to make rice! Loving the combination of chicken and fish and all those herbs and spices- they just make the heart sing.

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  21. wow a beautiful looking rice slurp :)

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  22. I love paella - one of my favourite dishes - your version looks great :-)
    Sue

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  23. new n looks yummy n mouthwatering rice..

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  24. This looks very healthy and delicious. Well done!

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  25. What a lovely flavorful bowlful of rice.

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  26. I have been wanting to try paella for a quite long time..Thanks for your awesome recipe..Dish looks fabulous.

    Aaha Oho

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  27. I love paella..and i also like the fact that its got a fried rice-ish look to it..yum

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  28. Always love Paella and it looks so hearty too!!!

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  29. i love this..looks so perfect and yummy!!

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  30. surely delectable dish...the way u presented is awesome dear...

    Tasty Appetite

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  31. interesting recipe, new to me, looks so good

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  32. I'm sure it was delicious. It looks like a great, simplified take on paella :)

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  33. I can never resist Paella! It has so many delicious flavours and always reminds me of lovely holidays in Spain :-)

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  34. Paella looks gorgeous, lovely clicks.

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  35. I've never tackled making paella. You've inspired me to give it a try!

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  36. banana fritters looks so delicious dear ..yummy

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  37. Paella is my favorite! I like mine with seafood:D

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