FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE

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Make and share this Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 -4 green cardamom pods (or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom)
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon broken cashews or 1 tablespoon peanuts
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon minced of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon garam masala seasoning
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 -4 whole dried red chilies or 1 seeded diced green chili pepper

Steps:

  • TOAST 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds over medium heat in a pot you wish to cook your rice in, until seeds become aromatic and lightly pop.
  • ADD 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 4 whole green cardamom pods or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/8 cup frozen peas (optional). NOTE: ADD the curry powder or turmeric from the CREATIVE ADDITIONS FOR YELLOW RICE; ADD up to 4 of the remaining suggested ingredients now as well, if desired.
  • RAISE heat to high.
  • BRING to a boil.
  • ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
  • COVER.
  • BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
  • REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
  • REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
  • SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!

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