Best 20 Basmati Rice Recipes

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**Basmati Rice: A Fragrant Journey Through Culinary Traditions**

Basmati rice, with its slender grains and alluring aroma, embarks on a culinary journey that spans diverse cultures and cuisines. Originating from the foothills of the Himalayas, this aromatic long-grain rice has captivated taste buds for centuries. Basmati, meaning "fragrant" in Hindi, truly lives up to its name, releasing an enchanting aroma as it cooks. Its delicate flavor and fluffy texture make it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, from savory curries to delectable biryanis. This article presents a collection of enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of basmati rice. From the classic steamed basmati to the indulgent saffron-infused pulao, these recipes promise a flavorful exploration of this beloved grain.

**Recipes Featured:**

1. **Steamed Basmati Rice:** Experience the simplicity and elegance of perfectly steamed basmati rice, a staple in many households worldwide. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to achieving fluffy, separate grains that complement any meal.

2. **Jeera Rice:** Embark on a culinary adventure with jeera rice, a fragrant and flavorful Indian dish. This recipe combines basmati rice with aromatic cumin seeds, creating a delightful side dish that pairs well with curries, stews, and grilled meats.

3. **Chicken Biryani:** Indulge in the richness of chicken biryani, a classic celebratory dish from the Indian subcontinent. Layers of basmati rice, marinated chicken, aromatic spices, and vegetables come together in this showstopping preparation.

4. **Vegetable Biryani:** Delight in a vegetarian twist on the classic biryani. This recipe features an array of colorful vegetables, basmati rice, and a medley of spices, resulting in a wholesome and flavorful dish.

5. **Saffron Pulao:** Experience the elegance of saffron pulao, a luxurious rice dish often served at special occasions. Basmati rice is infused with the vibrant color and distinct flavor of saffron, creating a dish fit for royalty.

6. **Lemon Rice:** Refresh your palate with lemon rice, a tangy and aromatic South Indian dish. Basmati rice is cooked with lemon juice, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful side dish.

7. **Coconut Rice:** Embark on a tropical culinary journey with coconut rice, a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines. Basmati rice is cooked in coconut milk, creating a rich and creamy dish that pairs well with curries, stir-fries, and grilled fish.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN STYLE BASMATI RICE



Indian Style Basmati Rice image

This is a savory Indian style rice dish flavored with whole spices and fried onions. Soaking the basmati rice before cooking makes all the difference. Serve with your favorite Indian curry or dal (lentils). Make sure you warn people not to bite into the whole spices!

Provided by DHANO923

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 ½ cups water
1 small onion, thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HERBED BASMATI RICE



Herbed Basmati Rice image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked long-grain (white) basmati rice (recommended: Texmati)
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts
Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (I need to pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.) Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

SIMPLE BASMATI RICE



Simple Basmati Rice image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 55m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup basmati rice
1 3/4 cups water
Large pinch salt

Steps:

  • This is the most important part: Wash the rice! Place the rice in a large bowl and fill with fresh, room temperature water. Swirl your hand through the water and the rice; the water will go cloudy. That's all the starch that we're trying to remove in order to have individual grains of rice, not the sticky kind that's popular in Chinese and Japanese cuisine. (According to traditional Indian wisdom, this also makes the rice easier to digest because so much of the starch has been removed). Once you've swirled your hand around for a minute or so, pour off the water, taking care not to lose any rice. Repeat this washing process until the water runs clear. Usually, this takes 3 or 4 changes of water.
  • Fill up the bowl 1 more time and let the rice soak for 30 minutes.
  • At the end of 30 minutes, drain the rice. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 3/4 cups water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice, stir, and wait until the water comes back to a full boil. When it does, turn the heat down as low as it can go, and then cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • At the end of 15 minutes, cut the heat. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; you should see that every grain of rice has grown a little longer and is separate from its brothers and sisters. Well done!

BASMATI RICE



Basmati Rice image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup long grain basmati rice
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Wonderful flavor and textured rice dish.

Provided by Carol Castellucci Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
salt to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
  • Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
  • Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 279.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

LEMON BASMATI RICE



Lemon Basmati Rice image

A delicious and easy side dish, goes great with fish!

Provided by Ainsley_

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 cups chicken broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice, ginger, and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BASMATI RICE WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER



Basmati Rice With Coconut Milk And Ginger image

A perfectly cooked pot of plain white rice is a beautiful thing indeed. But basmati rice that's been cooked in a mixture of chicken broth and coconut milk then seasoned with a little chopped fresh ginger and scallions? That's borderline transcendent. The ginger doesn't overpower the rice here - you'll taste the mellow coconut first and the kicky notes of ginger second - so it makes an ideal accompaniment to stir-fries and braises.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Basmati rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
Fresh red chile, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a fine strainer, and rinse with cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, coconut milk, chicken broth and salt. Cover, and place over medium-high heat. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in scallions and ginger. Add a little more coconut milk if rice is too dry. Season to taste with salt. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

GRILLED SALMON WITH THAI CURRY SAUCE AND BASMATI RICE



Grilled Salmon with Thai Curry Sauce and Basmati Rice image

Categories     Rice     Bake     Sauté     Backyard BBQ     Coconut     Peanut     Salmon     Curry     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cabbage     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 27

For rice
1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For sauce
1 1/8 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/8 teaspoons minced garlic
2 1/4 teaspoons peanut oil
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/4 cups well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons tomato purée
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
For vegetables
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
3/4 cup julienne strips of seeded peeled cucumber
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
four 6-ounce pieces salmon fillet
olive oil for brushing salmon
1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Make rice:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a saucepan with an ovenproof lid bring rice, water, and butter to boil. Bake rice, covered, in middle of oven 12 minutes. Keep rice warm.
  • Make sauce:
  • In a heavy saucepan sauté gingerroot and garlic in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden. Add coriander, curry powder, curry paste, paprika, and cumin and sauté, stirring, 1 minute, or until fragrant. Whisk in coconut milk, tomato purée, soy sauce, and brown sugar and bring just to a boil. Remove pan from heat and keep warm.
  • Prepare vegetables:
  • In a bowl toss together all vegetable ingredients.
  • Prepare grill.
  • Brush salmon with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Grill salmon on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Put each in center of 4 plates and arrange salmon on top. Top salmon with vegetables and spoon sauce around it. Sprinkle vegetables with peanuts.

BROWN BASMATI RICE -- BASIC PREPARATION



Brown Basmati Rice -- Basic Preparation image

A lot of people seem to have trouble with brown rice, getting the texture right and so on. This is the way I have figured out, with a little help from a Madhur Jaffrey cookbook, and I can honestly say I feel like an expert now! The place where many cooks mess up is using too much water -- it can make the rice gloppy. This basic preparation is perfect to use anywhere you need unflavored cooked rice -- fried rice, soup, or just to serve with a spicy curry. I try to keep some cooked up in the fridge at all times.

Provided by Spice Princess

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups brown basmati rice
2 3/4 cups water

Steps:

  • First, put the rice in a strainer inside a bowl and wash it well. I usually change the water in the bowl at least 3 times. The water doesn't need to run completely clear, but it should not be very cloudy or brownish when the rice is washed. Leave the rice in the strainer to drip out for at least a few minutes.
  • Put the rice and water in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and bring just to a boil over high heat. You don't want it to really boil, as soon as you start to see the bubbles, put on the lid and turn the heat down to very, very low (on my electric stove, I put it between "lo" and 1).
  • Resist the temptation to take off the lid and check the rice too much. After about 25 minutes you can check it once and see how much water is left. I do this by sticking a wooden spatula down into the rice and pushing it to the side a little. If there is still water, push the rice back together, put the lid back on, and let it cook a few more minutes. Do not stir or disrupt the rice any more than you have to. It will take about 30 to 35 minutes for it to finish cooking.
  • When all the water is absorbed, there will still be sort of a mushy layer at the bottom of the pot. Take the pot off the heat and leave undisturbed for at least 10 minutes. You can really leave it there as long as you like -- the moisture at the bottom will even out and the finished rice should be slightly al dente with all the grains separate.If there are a few clumps, just break them up with a fork or your fingers before serving or storing.
  • If you plan to use the rice for fried rice, I would recommend refrigerating it for at least 6 hours, but overnight is better, so plan ahead!

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS



Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots image

Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 wide strips lemon zest
2 cups cold water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend)
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

Steps:

  • Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
  • Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.

SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE, CORN TORTILLAS, FRESH TOMATO SALSA OVER BASMATI RICE



Slow Roasted Pork with Coconut Curry Sauce, Corn Tortillas, Fresh Tomato Salsa over Basmati Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Spicy paprika
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 boneless pork butt (approximately 7 pounds)
50 fluid ounces coconut milk (recommended: Chaokoh)
250 grams yellow curry paste (recommended: Mae Ploy)
5 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
5 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup sesame oil
8 to 10 kaffir lime leaves
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 jalapeno pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 red onion
6 to 8 tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Corn tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the spices into the pork and roast for about 8 hours. Let cool. Pull apart and discard any fat. Put the pork pieces in a large pot and add the coconut milk.
  • Meanwhile, for the curry sauce: Saute the curry paste, ginger, garlic, and black beans in sesame oil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add this mixture to the pot with the pork and coconut milk. Add the lime leaves. Braise on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the rice: Blend the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and 1 cup of water. Put this mixture in a pot on the stove. Add the basmati rice. Add 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, until the rice absorbs the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, add the butter and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the salsa: Roast the jalapeno and poblano peppers, peel, and remove the seeds. Toast the cumin seeds and then grind. Dice the tomatoes and red onion and mix together in a bowl with the other salsa ingredients.
  • Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle. Plate the rice, put the pork with sauce on top, and finish with salsa and tortillas.

BASMATI RICE PILAF



Basmati Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups basmati rice
4 cups cold water
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, black seeds reserved, pods discarded
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cinnamon stick
12 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons, cut into slices, optional
1 large red onion, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what my preparation is, I always wash it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. This starch makes the rice gummier when cooked.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, add the rice and 4 cups of cold water. Soak the rice for 1/2 hour.
  • In a small bowl, add the cumin seeds, cardamom, fennel seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Turn the mixture out onto a baking sheet and put it in the center of the oven to lightly toast the spices and awaken the flavors, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spices to cool.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the butter and the onion. Season with salt and cook until the onions are translucent but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice but reserve the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear the rice crackling, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved soaking water. Season with a generous portion of salt and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook the rice over medium-low heat, uncovered and undisturbed, for about 8 minutes. Take a fork (so as not to damage the rice) and flake a few grains off to taste for doneness. It may need to be cooked another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to "rest" (as you would a roast beef) for 10 minutes before "forking" it gently into a serving bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter, if desired, and serve.

LEMON GINGER BASMATI RICE



Lemon Ginger Basmati Rice image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups basmati rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a large pot and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and add 4 1/2 cups water to the pot. Sprinkle with the salt and add the butter, ginger and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without removing the lid.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and keep warm until ready to serve. For drier rice, leave the lid off after fluffing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro before serving.

SPICED BASMATI RICE AND SWEET CORN PILAF



Spiced Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 generous servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups Basmati rice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
8 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cardamom pods
1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups)
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears corn)
Salt
1 cup golden raisins
2 cups chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
1/4 cup roasted cashews (optional)
Yogurt raita (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Put rice in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Swish with fingers, then pour off water. Repeat 2 or 3 times, until water runs clear. Cover again with cold water and soak 20 minutes, then drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter or ghee in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, saffron, coriander, cumin, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom, and stir to coat. Let sizzle a bit, then add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, the rice and the corn, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add raisins and 2 cups broth or water and bring to brisk simmer. Taste cooking liquid for salt and adjust if necessary.
  • Cover with tight-fitting lid, turn heat to low and let cook 15 minutes. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes off heat. Fluff rice and transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro, scallions and cashews, if desired. Serve with yogurt raita.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 97 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASMATI RICE WITH CARROTS, RAISINS AND SPICES (KABLI)



Basmati Rice With Carrots, Raisins and Spices (Kabli) image

Rice is the centerpiece of an Afghan party, and people always pay attention to see that it is cooked properly and that there is plenty. This dish is traditionally made with lamb, but because many customers at catering events are vegetarian, it has been successfully adapted to a vegetarian dish. I at least double the spice amounts but have posted the original quantities.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 carrots
1 cup golden raisin

Steps:

  • Rinse rice under running water until water is clear.
  • In large bowl, cover rice with water; soak for 1 hour, drain.
  • Add salt to large pot of boiling water; add rice.
  • Cover and simmer until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) cooking liquid; set liquid aside.
  • Pour rice into large Dutch oven.
  • In skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add sugar; stir until dissolved.
  • Add reserved cooking liquid; bring to boil.
  • Slowly pour over rice, stirring to coat.
  • Stir in cardamom, cinnamon, cumin and pepper.
  • Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven until water is evaporated, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 200°F (100°C); bake, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Spoon into serving dish, mounding attractively.
  • Meanwhile, peel and cut carrots into very thin strips or grate coarsely.
  • In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots and raisins until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon over rice.

INA'S HERBED BASMATI RICE



Ina's Herbed Basmati Rice image

Recipe by Barefoot Contessa - Ina Garten. I wanted to share this quick, easy, and LUSCIOUS rice recipe with you all. This dish goes well with any main meat or fish dish... Lots of FLAVOR, and one not to miss!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked uncooked long-grain basmati rice (white, recommended -- Texmati)
1 3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh curly fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh scallions, white and green parts
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.)
  • Turn off the heat, and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes.
  • Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper.
  • Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 445.5, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 5.1

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH INDIAN SPICES AND RAITA



Basmati Rice Pilaf with Indian Spices and Raita image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds
1 cinnamon stick
8 cloves
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste
2 cups fresh green peas
Ground pepper
2 cups yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons chopped mint, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon ground roasted cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Wash rice by rinsing in cold water. Then soak in cold water for about 30 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion is tender. Add garlic, and saute for about a minute. Add cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Saute for another minute and add the rice. Saute until rice is translucent and begins to brown. Add water, bay leaf and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partly covered, for about 10 minutes. Most of the water will evaporate and steam holes will show through rice.
  • Add peas, but do not stir. Cover tightly and let simmer for 5 minutes more. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, covered.
  • Prepare the raita: In a bowl whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, mint, cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper.
  • Uncover the pilaf, season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick. Turn pilaf out onto a serving platter and pour half of the raita over rice. Pass remaining raita.

SPICED BASMATI RICE PILAF



Spiced Basmati Rice Pilaf image

To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what, I always soak it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. I do use the soaking water to cook the rice. This recipe is hypnotic and makes cooking such a simple ingredient easy. I leave the bay leaves and cinnamon in for rustic elegance. Remove them once cooked, if you want.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large white onion, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, black seeds removed and reserved, pods discarded
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice: Soak the rice in 3 cups cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch.
  • Cook the rice: Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add butter, onions, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. To the pan add cardamom seeds, cayenne, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Stir, and toast until fragrant, 2 minutes. Then, add the rice plus soaking liquid to the pot. Add salt to taste. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Cover, turn off the heat, and let steam for another 10 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.

TRADITIONAL PERSIAN BASMATI RICE WITH TADIG



Traditional Persian Basmati Rice With Tadig image

My father is from Iran and this is the way he makes it. It makes amazing, fluffy rice with an amazing crispy crust! You have to try this!

Provided by Nurse Amanda

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 9-12 cups rice, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

water (enough to fill a large pot)
3 -4 tablespoons salt
3 -4 cups basmati rice
1 pinch saffron
4 tablespoons butter
3 -4 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. (Make sure the pot is a heavy bottom pot.).
  • Add 3-4 tablespoons of salt to the water.
  • Scoop out the desired amount of rice into a bowl (whatever amount you want, just remember 1 cup dry makes 3 cups cooked).
  • Pour water over it to rinse it and then pour the water off.
  • Repeat this until the water runs clear.
  • Add the rice to the boiling water.
  • Boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
  • Bring pot to the sink and turn the cold water on to make the starchy water overflow.
  • Drain into a colander.
  • Put the pot back onto the stove at medium to medium high heat (this may vary depending on your stove) and add oil (enough to just cover the bottom).
  • In a small bowl, melt butter (about 1 tablespoon of butter per cup of dry rice) with a pinch saffron in it (if you have a mortar and pestel, grind the saffron first, otherwise, don't worry about it).
  • Sprinkle the rice with a spoon into a mound in the pan on the stove.
  • Poke 3-4 holes into the top and pour the butter down the holes.
  • Take a scoop of the rice from the mound and stir in the bowl used to melt the butter (just to get the last of the saffron butter out).
  • Put the rice back into the pot.
  • Place about 3 layers of paper towels to cover the top of the pan and then place the lid tightly over the pan.
  • Cook at the medium-medium high heat for 8 minutes.
  • Turn the stove down to the lowest temperature it will go and steam for 35 more minutes.
  • To serve, scoop the rice out from the top of the pan being careful not to brake the crust on the bottom.
  • Once all the rice is out except for the crust (tadig), take another plate, big enough to cover the opening of the pan and flip the crust out onto the pan. It should be golden brown and beautiful! If it is black, the temperature of your stove was too high and the entire pot of rice may taste burnt.
  • Once you get the hang of this you can try using sliced rounds of potato or pita bread on the bottom of the pan before you sprinkle in the boiled rice (both of these options are very yummy!).

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH CAULIFLOWER, CARROTS AND PEAS



Basmati Rice Pilaf With Cauliflower, Carrots and Peas image

Inspired by a Turkish pilaf recipe by Clifford A. Wright, cardamom, allspice and cinnamon make this pilaf incredibly aromatic. The authentic version calls for lots of butter and uses long grain rice. I used a combination of (less) butter and olive oil, and made the pilaf with basmati rice, as that is what I had in my pantry. I needed less than the 2 cups of rice that Mr. Wright calls for in his recipe, as basmati expands more than regular white rice. I also added a small amount of whole grain in the form of cooked wild rice, to get a nice mix of colors, textures and nutrients.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, vegetables, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 3/4 cups water
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup diced carrots
6 ounces cauliflower, broken into very small florets (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds (from green cardamom pods)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup currants, sultanas, golden or black raisins, soaked for 20 minutes in hot water and drained
1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas (to taste)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted until golden
3/4 cup cooked wild rice (about 1/3 cup uncooked)

Steps:

  • Soak basmati rice in water to cover for 30 minutes (prepare the other ingredients during this time). Drain.
  • In a large, heavy saucepan melt butter over medium high heat and add rice. Cook, stirring, until grains are coated with butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and salt to taste (I use about 3/4 teaspoon). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid or stir rice during this time. Remove from heat, remove lid and place a dish towel over the pan. Return lid and let sit undisturbed for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a heavy skillet or a wide saucepan and add shallots or onion. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes for shallots, 4 to 5 minutes for onion. Add carrots, cauliflower, dill or parsley, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, sugar, currants or raisins, and salt and pepper to taste, and stir together. Add remaining 3/4 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add peas, turn up heat and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and fragrant, and most of the water has evaporated. If there is more than a tablespoon of water in the pan, drain.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl or a large buttered or oiled baking dish. Stir toasted pine nuts and the vegetable and spice mixture into the rice. Add wild rice and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning. If not serving right away, cover baking dish with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 641 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Cooking Basmati Rice:

  • Use the right ratio of water to rice. The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water. However, you may need to adjust this ratio depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will help remove any starch and impurities, resulting in fluffier rice.
  • Cook the rice in a covered pot. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Do not stir the rice while it is cooking. Stirring the rice can break the grains and make the rice mushy.
  • Let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help separate the grains and make the rice look more appealing.

Conclusion:

Basmati rice is a versatile and delicious grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its delicate flavor and fluffy texture, basmati rice is a perfect accompaniment to curries, stews, and other main courses. It can also be used to make pilaf, biryani, and other rice dishes. By following the tips in this article, you can cook perfect basmati rice every time.

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