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How to cook fluffy, perfectly cooked Basmati Rice, just like they do in India! Finished with an optional- tempering oil this rice is nothing short of delicious! Fast, easy and vegan-adaptable.

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: side dish
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Explore 35 easy, authentic Indian recipes—from cozy curries to vegetarian delights—that bring bold, homemade flavors to your kitchen- featuring Indian Basmati Rice Recipe!


Ingredients

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  • 7-8 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed.
Indian Tempering Oil:

Instructions

  1. Bring water and salt to a boil.
  2. Add rice and simmer gently at a low boil, uncovered over medium heat until rice is just perfectly tender- check at 8-10 minutes, and continue cooking if need be. Keep in mind brown rice will take longer.
  3. Drain, and let stand over a strainer for 5 minutes.
  4. Feel free to place it back in the pot and cover until ready to serve. 
  5. Optional Indian Tempering oil: Heat ghee over medium heat. Add seeds, salt and leaves, and saute until seeds begin to crackle- about 30-60 seconds. Turn heat off.
  6. Place rice in a serving dish and spoon tempering oil over top.
  7. Serve immediately!

Notes

For more details go to Perfect Basmati Rice 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¾ cup ( including the ghee tempering oil)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 111.6 mg
  • Fat: 4.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.2 g
  • Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg