My dads best Indian Basmati Rice

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Recipe submitted by Tiffany Rooprai

My dads best Indian Basmati Rice

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

1 cup long grain BASMATI rice
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon oil (preferably canola)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Directions:

In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the cumin seeds and onion and fry until the onion becomes translucent (do not let it brown). Add the rice and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat and cook the rice.

Gradually add the cold water, cover and bring to a boil. Let boil for approximately 1 1/2 minutes then reduce heat to low (simmer). Let the rice cook, covered, until done (about 10 minutes.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Mmm sounds yummy. Easy too. I'm gonna try this with chunks of steamed sweet potato.

Archived comment by: su

Basmati needs to be soaked before cooking,giving a light fluffy rice and shorter cooking time.Add course black pepper melted butter and salt and its a meal on its own.

Archived comment by: blue

Tiffany - many thanks to you and your Dad. We love this recipe (a 5) and just included it in a recipe book being put together for a new bride and groom. (with complete credit to you, of course)

Archived comment by: woodwhit