Basmati Rice

56 Reviews

Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 20 min

“Simple basmati rice, like in the restaurants!” - by Kristine Weatherly

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1/4 cup frozen green peas
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
175 cal
9%

Fat
0.7 g
1%

Carbs
38.3 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MUSIC_MINX

Mar. 16, 2006

"Consider dry-frying the cumin seeds in a cast iron frying pan for several minutes before adding to the rice. When you hear them "pop" they are ready. Heat the peas before adding to rice...." See more"

Leah

Dec. 5, 2007

"I find that it helps to soak the rice in a bowl of water first. Also, when cooking the rice (I usually just use my rice cooker), I like to add a cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, and a couple anise seeds to g..." See moreive it a more traditional flavor and great aroma!"

COOKINKIWI

May. 21, 2003

"Needs salt. Followed recipe exactly, thinking the cumin must eliminate need for salt: not! I've given the recipe 5 stars anyway, for ease, looks, and the way it WILL taste next time when I cook it wi..." See moreth salt added."

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