BASMATI RICE WITH MUSTARD SEEDS AND GOLDEN RAISINS

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Categories     Mustard     Rice     Side     High Fiber     Raisin     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 2/3 cups water
1 1/3 cups Texmati rice* (American basmati) or brown basmati rice**
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion greens
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets
**available at Indian markets, natural foods stores, and some specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart heavy saucepan stir together all ingredients except scallion and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in scallion.

Capt saqlain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Candy Alvarado
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious.


rudro biwas
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I'm not a fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Taki Hamessi
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would make it again, but I would use less mustard seeds.


Nash Skyler
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The mustard seeds and raisins were a perfect match for the basmati rice.


Scarlett Thompson
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Riad Samad
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I added some chopped almonds to the rice before serving. It was a nice addition.


Alex Hewp
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I used brown rice instead of basmati and it turned out great.


Adnan Aman
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This was a great side dish for my chicken tikka masala. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


dremesh shrestha
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, but I still enjoyed this dish. The mustard seeds added a nice bit of spice.


Engneer KARWAN
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The rice was a bit too dry for my taste, but the mustard seeds and raisins were a nice addition.


Alansito El chido
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Najeeb Ullah afridi
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky son ate two helpings.


Onica Morally
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the mustard seeds and raisins added a nice touch of crunch and sweetness.