Indian Style Basmati Rice

Name: Indian Style Basmati Rice
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick; 2 pods green cardamom; 2 whole cloves; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2.5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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This savory Indian rice recipe is flavored with whole spices and fried onions. Soaking the basmati rice before cooking makes all the difference. Serve this Indian-style rice with your favorite Indian curry or dal (lentils). Make sure you warn people not to bite into the whole spices!

Recipe by DHANO923

Updated on May 12, 2022

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Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 pods green cardamom
2 whole cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, 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. Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute, then add onion to the pot. Saute onion until the color is a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
5g	Fat
39g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 394mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	6%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 39mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.