Indian Flavored Rice
4 servings This Indian-flavored rice will be a delicious and easy-to-make side to any Indian or other meal. Just a few ingredients and you change it from ordinary to extraordinary. x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 30, 2024 20 min.20 min.1/5 20 min. 20 min. 1/5 Ingredients: 2 cups of white basmati rice (or other kinds of rice)4 TBSP of unsalted butter - ground Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 TBSP of cilantro - dried1 TSP of cumin seeds - ground½ TSP of salt½ Pinch of pepper - ideally freshly ground 2 cups of white basmati rice (or other kinds of rice) 4 TBSP of unsalted butter - ground Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 TBSP of cilantro - dried 1 TSP of cumin seeds - ground ½ TSP of salt ½ Pinch of pepper - ideally freshly ground Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Fine Mesh Strainer, Fine Mesh Sieve1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Rice Cooker or Medium Sauce Pan (about 4 QT)1x Silicone Spatula 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Fine Mesh Strainer, Fine Mesh Sieve 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Rice Cooker or Medium Sauce Pan (about 4 QT) 1x Silicone Spatula Directions: 1. Rinse: 1.1. Place 2 cups of white basmati rice to the strainer and thoroughly rinse under cold water. 1.2. Then add to the rice cooker or pot. 2. Cook: 2.1. Add: 4 cups of water Briefly stir, cover with a lid, and cook until done: A. Cooking in rice cooker: Do not stir rice during cooking. Do not open the rice cooker during cooking — or at least try to eliminate it. Most rice cookers will turn off automatically after you are done (follow the manual). Do not stir rice during cooking. Do not open the rice cooker during cooking — or at least try to eliminate it. Most rice cookers will turn off automatically after you are done (follow the manual). B. Cooking in a pot (on the stove): Cook covered with a lid on medium head with occasional stirring until all liquid is absorbed. Water should not boil but only simmer during cooking (temperature about 195°) When all liquid is absorbed, make sure that the rice is cooked by tasting it. If the rice needs more time, add a little more water, and keep cooking for a little longer. Cook covered with a lid on medium head with occasional stirring until all liquid is absorbed. Water should not boil but only simmer during cooking (temperature about 195°) When all liquid is absorbed, make sure that the rice is cooked by tasting it. If the rice needs more time, add a little more water, and keep cooking for a little longer. Note: Brown rice will be more nutritious but will require a longer cooking time. Most rice cookers will automatically preset the necessary cooking time. 3. Final phase: 3.1. Remove pot from the stove or disconnect rice cooked and add: 4 TBSP of butter – cut into a few pieces Drizzle of olive oil 1 TBSP of dried cilantro 1 TSP of ground cumin ½ TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Thoroughly mix together with a silicone spatula. 3.2. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. 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