HERBED BASMATI RICE

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Provided by Aljean Harmetz

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield Ten servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons butter
3 cups basmati rice (see note)
2 Maui onions or medium-sized yellow onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/3 cup coarsely chopped purple-basil leaves (see note)
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup raw cashews, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Over medium-high heat, melt the butter in a large pot and saute the rice with the onions and garlic until golden. Add the boiling water and stir well.
  • Stir in the rosemary, basil, fennel seeds, salt, pepper and cashews. Cover and bake for 18 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 336, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 482 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Patricia Casey
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I love this rice! It's so flavorful and easy to make. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Usman Omar
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This rice is a great make-ahead dish. I often make a big batch on the weekend and then reheat it throughout the week.


Olivier Namwanje
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This rice is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the flavor of the herbs and spices, and they always ask for seconds.


Dream Team
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I've made this rice several times and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to a simple meal.


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This is the perfect rice to serve with a curry dish. The flavors of the herbs and spices in the rice really complement the curry.


Naresh Dhakal
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This rice is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it cook.


Muabt Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of basmati rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The herbs and spices really make it something special.


Nicky DiDonna
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This rice is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of cilantro and parsley in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Chris “Beaker” Good
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I love the versatility of this rice. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even a stuffing for vegetables.


Jonathan Espinoza
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This rice is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. It's perfect for serving with chicken, fish, or vegetables.


Will
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I've tried several different recipes for herbed basmati rice, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Sunita Tharuni
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The herbs and spices in this rice really make it something special. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Lucy Spencer
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I love that this rice is made with basmati rice. It has such a nice fluffy texture.


m amad
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This rice is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect side dish for busy weeknights.


rashed jaman
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I made this rice for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Ashery Kyusilu
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This rice is so flavorful and aromatic. I love the combination of herbs and spices. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Bacha Khan
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I've made this rice several times now and it's always a success. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Betty Kangogo
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This herbed basmati rice was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the fluffy texture and the flavorful herbs. It was the perfect side dish to my grilled chicken.


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