Tazikis Basmati Rice Recipe 425

TAZIKI'S BASMATI RICE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Place water and rice in 8-quart pan with lid. Bring rice to rapid boil while covered. When water reaches boil, turn on low for 12 to 15 minutes until rice is fluffy. Take off burner and allow rice to sit for 2 to 5 minutes. Pour cooked rice into a medium mixing bowl. Add all ingredients. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or large fork.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

PLAIN BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Wash rice in several changes of water; drain and put in a bowl. Cover generously with water and let soak 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring 2 3/4 cups water to a boil in a heavy ovenproof pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add rice, stir, and bring back to a boil. Cover tightly (use a layer of foil between lid and pan, crinkling edges, if needed, to get a tight seal) and place in oven; bake 30 minutes. Remove and let rice stand, undisturbed, 10 minutes. Fluff up grains with a fork; serve. Rice can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.

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.

EASY NO-FAIL PERFECT FLUFFY BASMATI - TEXMATI RICE

Steps:

• If not using the Texmati brand, then rinse rice, in colander under cold running water, until the water runs clear.
• In non-stick pot, place rice and water together.
• Let soak at least 30 minutes.
• Bring to a boil and then turn heat to lowest level.
• Cover pot with tight-fitting foil.
• Cook for 30 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let set for at least 20 minutes.
• Take off foil and enjoy.