Baked Rice /Arroz al Horno (Spain)

Ingredients

1. Olive Oil- 1tbs
2. Chicken Sausage-2 links(optional)
3. Potatoes-2 medium ,peeled and thickly sliced
4. Garlic-1 whole head  (outermost skin removed)
5. Tomatoes-2 medium (cut into wedges)
6. Basmati rice -2 Cups
7. Chickpeas-1 cup(soaked overnight and cooked)
8. Chicken broth(optional)or water -4 cup
9. Paprika-1 tsp(chilly powder)
10. Salt -To taste

Method

• Preheat oven at 400 F.
• In a Skillet, heat oil over medium heat.Add sausage(optional)and  potatoes and saute 5min or lightly browned.
• Add whole head garlic to pan and saute 2-3 min.
• Add tomatoes wedges to pan and saute another 2 to 3min ,remove from heat and keep aside.
• Place rice,chickpeas,broth/water,Paprika and salt in a saucepan .Bring to boil an dcook uncovered,10 min.
• Pour rice mixture into a baking dist(about 12 inch square).Arrange sausage(if using),potatoes,and tomatoes on top of rice,placing garlic in the center.Cover with aluminium foil an dbake for 25 min ,or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
• Remove from oven and allow to sit,still covered ,10 min.Uncover and serve from baking dish (do not serve garlic)