â„’ Easy BASMATI RICE - INDIAN STYLE
TESTED & PERFECTED BASMATI RICE - INDIAN STYLE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 1?2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cinnamon stick (2 inch) 2 green cardamom pods 2 whole cloves 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 2 1?2 cups water 1 small onion, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS
Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. DO NOT skip this step, its very important. 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. Remove the pods, cloves, cinnamon stick before serving.
by: Cristina Barry