Indian Style Basmati Rice

Bryana Stanton MD

Updated on May 10, 2024

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 pods green cardamom
2 whole cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

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In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.

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Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.

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Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.

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Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

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Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

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Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
5g	Fat
39g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 394mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g	8%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 39mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.