Recipe: Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice
Description: Make and share this Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients: [{"text": "1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed"}, {"text": "2 cups water"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon olive oil"}, {"text": "3/4 teaspoon salt"}, {"text": "3 -4 green cardamom pods (or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom)"}, {"text": "1 cinnamon stick (optional)"}, {"text": "1 cup basmati rice"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric"}, {"text": "1/8 cup frozen peas"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon broken cashews or 1 tablespoon peanuts"}, {"text": "1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon minced of fresh mint"}, {"text": "1/2 teaspoon garlic paste"}, {"text": "1/2 teaspoon ginger paste"}, {"text": "1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds"}, {"text": "1/4 teaspoon garam masala seasoning"}, {"text": "1/4 teaspoon sesame oil"}, {"text": "2 -4 whole dried red chilies or 1 seeded diced green chili pepper"}]
Instructions: 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.
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.
RAISE heat to high.
BRING to a boil.
ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
COVER.
BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!
