Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASIC RECIPE; 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 -4 green cardamom pods (or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom); 1 cinnamon stick (optional); 1 cup basmati rice; CREATIVE ADDITIONS FOR YELLOW RICE (ADD CURRY POWDER OR TURMERIC FIRST PLUS UP TO 4 OTHERS); 1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon broken cashews or 1 tablespoon peanuts; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced of fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste; 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 -4 whole dried red chilies or 1 seeded diced green chili pepper

Servings: persons

BASIC RECIPE
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 -4 green cardamom pods (or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom)
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 cup basmati rice
CREATIVE ADDITIONS FOR YELLOW RICE (ADD CURRY POWDER OR TURMERIC FIRST PLUS UP TO 4 OTHERS)
1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon broken cashews or 1 tablespoon peanuts
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon garam masala seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 -4 whole dried red chilies or 1 seeded diced green chili pepper

1
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.
2
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.
3
RAISE heat to high.
4
BRING to a boil.
5
ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
6
COVER.
7
BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
8
REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
9
REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
10
SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASIC RECIPE, 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

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