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Indian Style Basmati Rice

Indian rice made with basmati rice, toasted whole spices, and fried onions has a fantastic flavor and makes the perfect side to Indian curry.
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 216
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 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
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Method
 

  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.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

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