Fragranteastindianbasmatirice Recipes

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 BASMATI RICE WITH APPLE JUICE AND GINGER

Steps:

• Bring juice, water and salt to a boil in medium saucepan.
• Add remaining ingredients; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 25-30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove ginger and cinnamon stick; discard.

BASMATI RICE - INDIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. DO NOT skip this step, its very important.
• 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.
• Remove the pods, cloves, cinnamon stick before serving.