Best 8 Spiced Basmati Rice And Sweet Corn Pilaf Recipes

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**Journey into the World of Aromatic Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of aromatic basmati rice and sweet corn pilaf. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of fragrant basmati rice, succulent sweet corn, and a symphony of aromatic spices that will transport you to a realm of culinary delight. Each recipe in this article offers a unique interpretation of this classic dish, catering to diverse preferences and culinary styles. From the simplicity of the classic basmati rice and sweet corn pilaf to the vibrant flavors of the spiced basmati rice and sweet corn pilaf, these recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the magic of basmati rice and sweet corn pilaf, a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUMMER CORN AND RICE PILAF



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Shaved kernels of fresh corn get tossed with fragrant basmati rice and mint in this colorful and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup basmati or long-grain white rice
4 ears corn, kernels shaved from cobs
4 large shallots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Pinch of sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Add the rice, and stir until it is well coated. Add 2 cups water, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender when bitten, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt remaining tablespoon butter. Add the corn kernels, shallots, sugar, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until corn and shallots are soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine rice and corn mixture in a medium bowl. Add mint, and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

SPICED BASMATI RICE PILAF



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To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what, I always soak it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. I do use the soaking water to cook the rice. This recipe is hypnotic and makes cooking such a simple ingredient easy. I leave the bay leaves and cinnamon in for rustic elegance. Remove them once cooked, if you want.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large white onion, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, black seeds removed and reserved, pods discarded
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice: Soak the rice in 3 cups cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch.
  • Cook the rice: Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add butter, onions, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. To the pan add cardamom seeds, cayenne, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Stir, and toast until fragrant, 2 minutes. Then, add the rice plus soaking liquid to the pot. Add salt to taste. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Cover, turn off the heat, and let steam for another 10 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.

BASMATI RICE PILAF



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups basmati rice
4 cups cold water
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed, black seeds reserved, pods discarded
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 cinnamon stick
12 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons, cut into slices, optional
1 large red onion, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what my preparation is, I always wash it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. This starch makes the rice gummier when cooked.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, add the rice and 4 cups of cold water. Soak the rice for 1/2 hour.
  • In a small bowl, add the cumin seeds, cardamom, fennel seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and bay leaves and stir to combine. Turn the mixture out onto a baking sheet and put it in the center of the oven to lightly toast the spices and awaken the flavors, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spices to cool.
  • Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the butter and the onion. Season with salt and cook until the onions are translucent but not brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice but reserve the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear the rice crackling, about 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved soaking water. Season with a generous portion of salt and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook the rice over medium-low heat, uncovered and undisturbed, for about 8 minutes. Take a fork (so as not to damage the rice) and flake a few grains off to taste for doneness. It may need to be cooked another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to "rest" (as you would a roast beef) for 10 minutes before "forking" it gently into a serving bowl. Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter, if desired, and serve.

SPICED BASMATI RICE



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Slow cook your basmati in the style of a pilaf by steaming with spices for this Keralan-style Indian side dish

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

500g basmati rice
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp vegetable or corn oil
¼ tsp turmeric
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp grated ginger
½ tsp each - ground cumin and ground cardamom
10 curry leaves
2 long dried red chillies
¼ tsp saffron strands, optional

Steps:

  • Bring the rice to the boil in 2 litres of water and allow to cook for 7 mins. Rinse the rice in a colander with cold water. Leave to drain for 5 mins.
  • Meanwhile, put half the butter and the oil into a saucepan. Bring to a medium heat and add the rest of the ingredients, except the rice and the saffron. Slowly fry until fragrant, then stir in the drained rice. Using the end of a wooden spoon to make holes in the rice to allow the steam to rise. Dot the remaining butter on top of the rice and scatter over the saffron. Put the lid back on the pan, and cover with a tea towel to seal the steaming process. Turn off the heat and leave to steam for 30 mins - this makes the rice fluffy and separated without drying it out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SPICED BASMATI RICE



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From Madhur Jaffrey's "Indian Cooking" cookbook. Lovely with Indian food, or with grilled chicken for some oomph.

Provided by MummaKat

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

450 ml basmati rice
5 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 hot green chili pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, peeled, very finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
600 ml chicken stock

Steps:

  • Pick over the rice if necessary and put in a bowl. Wash in several changes of water. Drain. Pour 5 cups water over the rice and let it soak for 30 minutes. Leave to drain in a strainer for 20 minutes.
  • Put the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and set over medium heat. When hot, put in the onion. Stir and fry until the onion bits have browned lightly. Add the rice, green chili, garlic, garam masala and salt. Stir gently for 3-4 minutes until all the grains are coated with oil. If the rice begins to stick to the bottom of the pot, turn the heat down slightly.
  • Now pour in the chicken stock and bring the rice to a boil. Cove with a very tight-fitting lid, turn heat to very, very low, and cook for 25 minutes. At this point I put mine in my rice cooker instead.
  • Note: I couldn't get fresh green chilis, so I used half a fresh Jalepeno pepper instead.

SWEET CORN AND BASMATI RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Rice     Side     Sauté     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     Buffet     Pecan     Corn     Summer     Healthy     Vegan     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 large ears yellow corn, husked
1 cup chopped green onions
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups basmati rice*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
3 bunches watercress (about 12 ounces total), stems discarded

Steps:

  • Whisk red wine vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Using large sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add green onions; sauté 30 seconds. Add corn; sauté until corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Vinaigrette and corn mixture can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Rewarm corn mixture over medium heat and rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
  • Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Rinse rice in strainer. Add rice and § teaspoon salt to boiling water. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir), about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Mix rice, corn mixture and pecans in large bowl. Mix in vinaigrette and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • *Available at Indian markets and many supermarkets.

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

TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF



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This recipe makes a delicious side dish. Goes good with meats and veggies. It's a tasty rice with a little bit of spice! I LOVE garlic, so if you don't like it as much as I do, then just add 2 cloves instead of 6.

Provided by Luv2Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 roasted red pepper, diced
6 mushrooms, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 937.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Basmati rice is a long grain rice known for its delicate flavor and fluffy texture. Choose a high-quality basmati rice for the best results.
  • Soak the rice: Soaking the rice before cooking helps to remove the starch and prevent it from sticking together. Soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use the correct ratio of water to rice: The ratio of water to rice is important for achieving the perfect texture. For this recipe, use 1 cup of rice to 1 ¾ cups of water.
  • Season the rice: Season the rice with salt and pepper, or other spices of your choice. You can also add vegetables, nuts, or dried fruits to the rice for extra flavor.
  • Cook the rice covered: Cover the rice pot tightly with a lid and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
  • Let the rice rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.

Conclusion:

This spiced basmati rice and sweet corn pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its fragrant spices and fluffy texture, this pilaf is sure to impress your friends and family.

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