Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

My recipe for an Indian-style rice side dish.

Ingredients:

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 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

Directions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. RAISE heat to high.
4. BRING to a boil.
5. ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
6. COVER.
7. BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
8. REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
9. REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
10. SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!

By RecipeOfHealth.com