Fragrant Basmati Rice Recipes

FRAGRANT BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Heat the coconut oil and ghee together in a pan with a tight-fitting lid; add the cumin and mustard seed and sauté for 2 - 3 minutes over medium-low heat, or until you can smell them (don't let them burn); then add the dried rinsed rice. Sauté the rice until the edges are just beginning to turn translucent and the rice kernels are coated; about 3 minutes. Stir in the cumin powder and curry along with a nice pinch of salt, stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed, check after 15 minutes but more than likely it will be 20 minutes. Add your optional ingredient; if using the peas, allow them to sit on top of the rice in the covered pot for 3 minutes; then stir, fluff and serve.

THAI-STYLE FRAGRANT RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water. Combine the rice, water, coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, lemongrass, and curry leaves in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Fold the basil into the rice. Serve immediately.

FRAGRANT BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, and stir.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let rice stand 5 minutes.

FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• 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!

INDIAN STYLE BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. Cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. Saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. Add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.