Perfect Basmati Rice
Ingredients
The rice
-
7–8
cups
water
-
½
teaspoon
salt
-
1
cup
basmati rice
Indian Tempering Oil
-
2–3
tablespoons
ghee (or coconut oil)
-
½–1
teaspoon
black mustard seeds
-
½–1
teaspoon
cumin seeds
-
½–1
teaspoon
fennel seeds
-
pinch
salt
-
8–10
curry leaves (or 2–3 bay leaves)
Instructions
- Bring water and salt to a boil.
- Add rice and simmer gently uncovered until tender, checking at 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the rice and let it stand over a strainer for 5 minutes.
- Optional: Heat ghee and add seeds and leaves, sautéing until seeds crackle.
- Place rice in a serving dish and spoon tempering oil over it.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4-6
Calories
150
Total fat
4.8g
Total carbohydrates
24.2g
Total protein
2.5g
Sodium
111.6mg
Cholesterol
10.2mg
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