Indian Style Basmati Rice

Indian Style Basmati Rice
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Transport your senses to the heart of India with this aromatic basmati rice. Infused with toasted whole spices and sweet fried onions, this dish is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite curries and dals. Remember to warn your guests about the whole spices!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    39 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    394 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View 20 mins Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

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Recipe View 1 mins In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.

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Recipe View 10 mins Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.

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Recipe View 3 mins Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View 15 mins Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

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Recipe View 5 mins Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

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Recipe View Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of vegetable oil.
Soaking the rice is crucial for achieving that fluffy texture.
Be careful not to burn the spices; they should be fragrant, not bitter.
Adjust the amount of salt to your preference.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 369 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Tess Jaskolskigislason

    This rice was absolutely delicious! The aroma filled my kitchen and it paired perfectly with my butter chicken.

  • Mariela Effertz

    Great recipe! Easy to follow and the results were fantastic. My family loved it.

  • Savion Okeefe

    I followed this recipe and the rice turned out perfect! So fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Ramon Hane

    The soaking step really makes a difference. The rice was so light and fluffy!

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