Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

"My recipe for an Indian-style rice side dish."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
18
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • TOAST 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds over medium heat in a pot you wish to cook your rice in, until seeds become aromatic and lightly pop.
  • ADD 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 4 whole green cardamom pods or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/8 cup frozen peas (optional). NOTE: ADD the curry powder or turmeric from the CREATIVE ADDITIONS FOR YELLOW RICE; ADD up to 4 of the remaining suggested ingredients now as well, if desired.
  • RAISE heat to high.
  • BRING to a boil.
  • ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
  • COVER.
  • BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
  • REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
  • REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
  • SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!

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  1. Great! I added all spices to water before adding to rice. Worked very well by helping the cardoon and other spices soften and begin to blend. Have always used cumin and black mustard together in oil and let them pop and blend together. Learned that from Auyervedic cooking.
     
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