Best 7 Cumin Scented Herbed Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a world of flavors. Cumin-Scented Herbed Rice is a delightful combination of fluffy rice, fragrant cumin, and an array of fresh herbs. Let your senses be captivated as each bite reveals a harmonious blend of textures and aromas. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as a delectable side dish, perfectly complementing a variety of cuisines. From the vibrant green of cilantro to the earthy notes of cumin, each ingredient in this recipe plays a symphony of flavors. Prepare to savor this culinary masterpiece, whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures. Discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dish and elevate your everyday meals into unforgettable feasts.

Accompanying the Cumin-Scented Herbed Rice recipe, you'll find a treasure trove of additional culinary delights:

- **Jeweled Rice:** Experience the vibrant colors and rich flavors of this Persian-inspired dish, where fluffy rice is adorned with an array of nuts, dried fruits, and aromatic spices.

- **Spanish Rice:** Embark on a culinary journey to Spain with this classic side dish, featuring succulent tomatoes, bell peppers, and a blend of spices that will transport you to the heart of paella country.

- **Coconut Rice:** Indulge in the tropical flavors of this creamy and fragrant rice dish, infused with coconut milk and a touch of sweetness that will evoke memories of island getaways.

- **Lemon Herb Rice:** Discover the refreshing and zesty flavors of this rice dish, where bright lemon and aromatic herbs create a light and flavorful accompaniment to your favorite meals.

- **Fried Rice:** Master the art of this beloved Asian dish, using a combination of vegetables, protein, and eggs to create a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CUMIN SCENTED RICE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 small limes, juiced
6 cups cold water
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. When butter is melted, add cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to high and add the lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low for 15 minutes until water evaporates.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND CUMIN SCENTED RICE



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (1-pound) bag dried black beans
4 quarts water
1 smoked ham hock
1 1/3 cups olive oil
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
12 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped
12 small sweet chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (or your choice combo of hot peppers)
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed
1 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Cumin Scented Rice, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Pick over beans, discarding any shriveled ones of foreign particles. Wash well and soak, covered in water, for 4 hours. Drain beans and place in 4 quarts of water in a soup pot. Add ham hock to the beans. Bring rapidly to a boil. Reduce heat to moderate and simmer beans until tender, about 35 to 45 minutes.
  • In a saute pan, heat 1 and 1/3 cups olive oil. Add the chopped onions and garlic to the pan and saute over low heat. Add the chopped chiles and season with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1 cup of drained black beans to the onion mixture in the saute pan, and mash thoroughly with rest of the ingredients in the skillet. Stir in the sugar and the dried oregano.
  • Add the bean and onion mixture to the bean pot. Cover, and simmer for 1 hour, at moderate heat. Add red wine, vinegar, 4 teaspoons dried oregano and cumin. Uncover and cook until sauce thickens. Serve hot.
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 3 cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 small limes, juiced
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. When butter is melted, add cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to high and add the lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low for 15 minutes until water evaporates.

CUMIN-SCENTED HERBED RICE



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Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Spice     Christmas Eve     Cilantro     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 tablespoon corn oil
2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water runs clear and drain well in a sieve.
  • Toast cumin seeds in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until a shade darker, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir rice into cumin. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover pan, then simmer gently until rice is tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and let stand, covered, off heat up to 10 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in scallions and cilantro.

CUMIN HERB RICE PILAF



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Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Spice     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 large bunch scallions, white part thinly sliced (1/4 cup) and enough greens finely chopped to measure 1/3 cup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook cumin seeds and white part of scallions in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover pan, then reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and toss with scallion greens, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.

INDIAN STYLE BASMATI RICE



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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

CUMIN RICE



Cumin Rice image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup converted rice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth or water
2 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the rice, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir briefly over low heat until the grains are coated with butter.
  • Stir in the broth and make sure there are no lumps in the rice. Add the parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat. Cook for 17 minutes.
  • Discard the parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using a fork, stir in the remaining butter. If the rice is not to be served immediately, keep it warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 379 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CUMIN-SCENTED RICE TIMBALES



Cumin-Scented Rice Timbales image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon cuminseed, plus additional, toasted lightly, for garnish
1/8 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup converted rice
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the onion, 1 teaspoon of the cuminseed, and the red pepper flakes in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, add the rice, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, 1 cup water, and the salt, bring the liquid to a boil, and cook the mixture, covered, over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the parsley, and let the rice stand, covered off the heat for 5 minutes. Pack the rice into 4 lightly coiled 3/4-cup timbale molds, unmold the timbales, and sprinkle the additional cuminseed on top of them.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect texture for your herbed rice, use a long-grain variety like basmati or jasmine rice.
  • Rinsing the rice thoroughly before cooking helps remove excess starch, resulting in fluffy, separate grains.
  • For a more flavorful dish, toast the rice in a little oil or butter before adding the liquid.
  • Use a combination of fresh and dried herbs for a more robust flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings to create your own unique herbed rice blend.

Conclusion:

Cumin-scented herbed rice is a versatile and flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. With its aromatic blend of spices and herbs, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion side dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

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