Flavorful Platter

 Ingredients:

For the Spiced Rice:

2 cups basmati rice

1 tbsp oil or butter

1/2 onion, finely chopped

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped

4 cups chicken broth

For the Roasted Chicken Drumsticks:

4-6 chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Herb-Roasted Baby Potatoes:

2 cups baby potatoes, halved

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bean Stew:

1 cup cooked beans (kidney or black-eyed peas)

1/2 onion, chopped

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

Salt to taste

For the Coleslaw:

1 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tomato Cucumber Salad:

1 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup diced cucumber

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp lemon juice

Salt to taste

For the Beetroot Relish:

1 cup cooked beets, diced

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tsp sugar

Salt to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the Spiced Rice:

In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until soft.

Add turmeric, curry powder, paprika, and chopped bell peppers.

Stir in rice and coat with spices.

Add chicken broth and salt, bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is cooked.

Roast the Chicken Drumsticks:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, salt, and lemon juice.

Coat the drumsticks with the marinade and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Make Herb-Roasted Baby Potatoes:

Toss halved potatoes with olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until crispy.

Prepare the Bean Stew:

In a pan, sauté onions, then add tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and cooked beans.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Make the Coleslaw & Salad:

Mix all coleslaw ingredients and chill.

Toss tomato cucumber salad ingredients together.

Prepare Beetroot Relish:

Mix diced beets with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Assemble the Plate:

Arrange rice, chicken, potatoes, and sides on a plate.

Serve and enjoy!