Simple Cumin Basmati Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups basmati rice , sorted and washed in 3 to 4 changes of water
2 3/4 cups water
1 tbsp peanut oil (or melted ghee)
1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

In a medium bowl, soak the rice in the water about 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat; add in the cumin seeds and black pepper; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil.
Quickly add in the rice with the water it was soaking in; mix in the salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
Decrease heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan (partially at first, until the foam subsides, then snugly), and cook until the rice is done, 10-15 minutes.
Do not stir the rice while it cooks.
Remove from heat and let the rice rest undisturbed about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	126.59 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.05g	5%
Sodium	293.78mg	12%
Potassium	32.7mg	1%
Total Carbs	24.01g	8%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	3%
Protein	1.89g	4%
Iron	24mg	133%
Calcium	16.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.78 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.78g	5%
Sodium	171.22mg	12%
Potassium	19.06mg	1%
Total Carbs	14g	8%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	3%
Protein	1.1g	4%
Iron	14mg	133%
Calcium	9.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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