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Indian-Style Basmati Rice Recipe
Indian-style basmati rice creates savory preparation flavored with toasted and fragrant whole spices and fried onions, enhanced by proper soaking techniques. This aromatic rice demonstrates how simple grains can be elevated through traditional Indian spice techniques and careful preparation methods. The toasted spices provide deep, complex flavors while fried onions add sweetness and rich texture to the finished rice. This soaking technique ensures perfectly cooked grains that absorb flavors completely while maintaining ideal texture. The fragrant spices create aromatic appeal that makes this rice worthy of special occasions while being suitable for everyday meals.
Savory Indian rice flavored with toasted and fragrant whole spices and fried onions. Soaking the basmati rice before cooking makes all the difference. Serve with your favorite Indian curry or dal. Make sure you warn people not to bite into the whole spices!
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
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
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
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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.
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Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.
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Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
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Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
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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.
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Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 216 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 216 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Sodium 394mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 39mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
