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Indian Style Basmati Rice

Indian Style Basmati Rice

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  • 35 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 🌿 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
    • 2 pods green cardamom
    • 2 whole cloves
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
    • 🧅 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 💧 2 ½ cups water
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

3

In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.

4

Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.

5

Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.

6

Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

7

Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

8

Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

216

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Warn people not to bite into the whole spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves.Soaking the basmati rice helps ensure even cooking and fluffy texture.You can customize this recipe by adding saffron or turmeric for additional flavor and color.