Spiced Basmati Rice
Translated from Italian, the language of the reel.
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Aromatic and fragrant basmati rice seasoned with curry, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, raisins, and chili. It is intended as an accompaniment to dal and other spiced vegetable dishes.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Lunch, dinner, or snacks
- Cuisine
- South Asian
- Contains
- Tree nuts
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 90 g
- 3 g
- 1 g
- 1 g
- 4 g
- 3 g
- 1 g
- 9 g
- 15 g
- 16 g
- 320 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 305 g before cooking, which is about 150 g per serving.
Steps
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large lidded pot over medium heat. Use either olive oil or coconut oil.
Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften and become slightly translucent.
Add the cinnamon, cardamom seeds, and bay leaves. Then add the curry, turmeric, and chili, adjusting the chili to taste.
Add the raisins and sauté all the aromatics together for about 2 minutes over medium heat, until fragrant without burning the spices.
Add the basmati rice and stir to toast it lightly, allowing the grains to become coated with the aromatics.
Season the rice with salt, then pour in an amount of water equal to twice the volume of the rice. Stir briefly only to distribute the liquid.
Cover the pot, increase the heat, and bring the water to a boil.
As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat to low. Cook covered for about 8-10 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Do not stir or disturb the rice during cooking.
Turn off the heat and finish with fresh cilantro and toasted cashews. Serve the rice piping hot, ideally as an accompaniment to lentil dal.
Notes
The cooking time may vary depending on the type of basmati rice. The source notes that even if you do not have all the spices, the rice will still be flavorful. For a more precise result, measure the water by volume: it should be twice the volume of the rice.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 388
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 79 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
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