CHALLOW (WHITE RICE)

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Make and share this Challow (White Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darkhunter

Categories     Rice

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cooking oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds, whole (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons cardamom (finely ground)

Steps:

  • Begin rinsing the rice 1/2 hour before you are ready to start cooking it. Place the rice in a large fine sieve. Run under cold water, shaking the grains, until the water runs clear.
  • Drain well and place in large bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water over the level of the rice. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the water to a Dutch oven and sprinkle with a little of the salt. Bring the water to a boil. Drain the rice and add the additional water to the pot.
  • Stir in the rice all at once and stir one time. Bring back to a boil and cook about 7 minutes, or until rice is soft to the bite. Drain and return to pot.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining salt in hot water. Add the oil to the salt water and mix well. Add this mixture to the rice, using a back and forth motion, until the rice is covered.
  • Add the cumin seeds and cardamom.
  • Using a wide, flat wooden spoon, mix by lifting a section of the rice and shaking back into the pot. Repeat until the whole mixture is covered with oil and the spices have been well mixed throughout the rice.
  • Bring the rice into a slight mound in the middle of the pot. With the spoon handle, make 4 holes around the outer edge of the mound, and one in the center. The rice needs these holes for ventilation.
  • Place the tight fitting lid on the pot and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the rice sit inside the cooling oven for 20-30 minutes.
  • Uncover and mix as you did previously, by shaking sections of the rice back into the pot until the grains are separated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1175.7, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.5

Hannah Scarpino
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. My rice turned out great!


Ashley Hahn
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This rice was amazing! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it.


Robert Chadzuka
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice came out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Doug Marsillett
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This rice was a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper, and it was much better.


madison wood
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This rice was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfect.


Bukenya Erick
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I'm not a rice person, but this was really good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Priscilla Tholo
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This rice was perfect! It was fluffy and flavorful. I served it with grilled salmon, and it was a delicious meal.


ROMRO Skwswk
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice came out undercooked. I had to cook it for an extra 5 minutes.


Parmila Dhimal
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This rice was so good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Thomas Ye
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I'm a beginner cook, and this recipe was easy to follow. My rice turned out great!


Jonalyn Solis
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This rice was amazing! I made it for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it.


Tusiime Peter
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my rice came out mushy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


md kausir
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This rice was a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt and pepper, and it was much better.


simphiwe thela
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I've made this rice several times now, and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for rice.


Gracey Vanacker
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This rice was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it came out perfect. I served it with grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Alpha Gaming Official
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I'm not a huge fan of rice, but this was really good! The flavor was amazing, and it was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


fredrick morris
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This rice is so fluffy and delicious! I've never had rice this good before. The flavor is perfect, and it's cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.