Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our flavorful brown basmati rice recipes, a symphony of taste and texture that will tantalize your palate. Discover the perfect balance of nutty brown basmati rice, sweet and tangy apples, plump raisins, and a hint of aromatic spices in our signature Brown Basmati Rice with Apples and Raisins recipe. For a more savory twist, try our Brown Basmati Rice with Roasted Vegetables, where tender-crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs complement the nutty rice. If you prefer a hearty and protein-packed meal, our Brown Basmati Rice with Chicken and Cashews recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. And for a lighter and refreshing option, our Brown Basmati Rice Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing combines the goodness of rice, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. Each recipe offers a unique culinary experience, ensuring that you'll find your perfect match. Explore the delectable world of brown basmati rice and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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SPICED CHICKEN AND RICE WITH APPLES AND RAISINS
Chicken thighs are seasoned with warm spices like cumin and cinnamon, baked on top of basmati rice with apples and raisins- an easy, warm, one-pot fall recipe!
Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix the chicken thighs (take skin off if not already off) in a large bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1.5 teaspoons of the kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the cumin (1 teaspoon), and the cinnamon (1 teaspoon) until well coated. Set aside.
- Add the basmati rice (1.5 cups), the diced onion, the diced apple, the raisins (1/2 cup), the slivered almonds (1/2 cup), and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the prepared baking dish. Stir to coat in the oil.
- Pour the chicken stock on top of the rice mixture. Place the chicken thighs on top.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until chicken is starting to cook and liquid underneath is bubbling. Remove foil; bake for another 20 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked (you can check that it's 165 degrees with a meat thermometer if you wish).
- Remove the chicken thighs and place on a plate. Stir the rice mixture to fluff up a bit and distribute all the juices.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 947 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE CIDER AND SAUTEED APPLE BASMATI RICE
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven over low heat and add the oil. Add the onions and sweat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Increase the heat to medium, add the apples, tossing well, and cook until they start to brown. Add the rice and thyme. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the chicken stock, apple juice, butter, vinegar and some salt and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and adjust the salt as needed.
BROWN BASMATI RICE WITH APPLES AND RAISINS
Another easy recipe to prepare, especially useful if you have leftover rice. Try this with lamb or chicken! From www.sunmaid.com.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Brown Rice
Time 50m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the basmati rice until tender and liquid absorbed. (If using leftover rice, heat thoroughly.) Do not add any oil or salt to the rice. Keep warm.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, toast the almonds until light golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Next add the curry powder, cooking for about 1-2 minutes or until curry powder is fragrant, again being careful not to burn.
- Add the Granny Smith apple, raisins and green onion. Stir gently and heat through.
- Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 5.1, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.1, Protein 3.9
BROWN BASMATI RICE
Steps:
- Cook rice in salty water for about 45 minutes until al dente. Drain and season with pepper before serving.
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT BROWN BASMATI RICE
Learn how to cook perfect whole grain basmati rice on the stovetop with one cup of brown basmati rice and Kosher salt.
Provided by Sara Quessenberry
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, 2 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 50 minutes. (Do not lift the lid or stir!)
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.
BASMATI RICE WITH FRIED CASHEWS AND RAISINS
This recipe was inspired by a New Year's Day feast I was invited to starring a huge chicken biryani. I helped the host with the final touches of the meal, including frying some nuts and raisins as a topping. I loved the flavor and texture they brought to the meal. While this recipe is certainly not biryani, the toasted toppings mixed into a lightly spiced rice, takes me back to that special day.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toast 3/4 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds in 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup rinsed basmati rice and 1 cinnamon stick. Add 1 1/2 cups water and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Pan-fry 1/4 cup each raisins and salted cashews in vegetable oil, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle over the rice and fluff together; season with salt.
RICE WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS
The rice is cooked in chicken broth instead of water to give it a good flavor. This dish would complement any meat, poultry, or fish. Delicious!
Provided by Annette
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, stirring, until tender. Stir in the rice, raisins, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 382.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRANDMA'S APPLES AND RICE
LIKE MOST women of her generation, my husband's grandmother was a "no-measure cook". This recipe of hers suffered as it was handed down, so I made an effort to work out the kinks. Finally, my husband pronounced the results as good as he remembered, and we declared it the "official" recipe. -Joan Kasura, Silver Spring, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into hot rice. Add applesauce, apples, brown sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and salt. Spoon into a greased deep 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BROWN BASMATI RICE -- BASIC PREPARATION
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
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!
EASY KABLI -- SPICED BASMATI RICE WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS
This is my easy adaptation of an Afgani rice dish recipe. It has a hint of sweetness to complement the savory flavors. A big hit for our whole family, and a tasty way to dress up rice!
Provided by KrisGoodNews
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Set raisins to soak in water for 15-30 minutes. If time allows, drain this water off and use it to cook the rice. Otherwise, discard soaking water. This will make the raisins plump and juicy in the dish.
- Bring water to boil in a small to medium pot. Add margarine, rice, and the five dry spices to the water. Stir. Cover. Reduce heat to very low. Simmer rice for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let sit another 5 minutes. These cooking times are given by my brand of rice. Adjust if needed for your brand.
- While rice is cooking, peel carrots, then shred, or shave into short strips with a vegetable peeler. Feed carrot stubs to hungry kids, if applicable.
- When cooked rice is standing by, heat oil in a small skillet on medium high heat. Add sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add carrot shavings and drained, soaked raisins to the skillet. Saute and stir until carrots wilt a bit. Remove from heat.
- Fluff rice with a spoon or fork and garnish with carrot and raisin mixture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 417.7, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.4, Protein 3
RICE PILAF WITH APPLES & RAISINS
I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! -Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To make the perfect cup of basmati rice, use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water. This will ensure that the rice is cooked evenly and not too dry or mushy.
- Before cooking, rinse the basmati rice thoroughly in cold water. This will remove any excess starch and help the rice to cook more evenly.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
- For a more flavorful rice dish, try adding some spices or herbs to the cooking water. Common choices include cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves.
- Basmati rice can be served with a variety of dishes, including curries, stews, and grilled meats. It can also be used in salads, pilafs, and other side dishes.
Conclusion:
Basmati rice is a delicious and versatile grain that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to cook and can be flavored with a variety of spices and herbs. Whether you are serving it with a main course or using it in a side dish, basmati rice is sure to please everyone at your table.
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