SPICED BASMATI RICE PILAF
To wash or not to wash rice? In the case of basmati, no matter what, I always soak it. It cleans out any small particles and it also rids the rice of any starch on the grain. I do use the soaking water to cook the rice. This recipe is hypnotic and makes cooking such a simple ingredient easy. I leave the bay leaves and cinnamon in for rustic elegance. Remove them once cooked, if you want.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the rice: Soak the rice in 3 cups cold water for 30 minutes to remove the starch.
- Cook the rice: Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add butter, onions, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. To the pan add cardamom seeds, cayenne, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Stir, and toast until fragrant, 2 minutes. Then, add the rice plus soaking liquid to the pot. Add salt to taste. Bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Cover, turn off the heat, and let steam for another 10 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.
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Mikayla Schnebelen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great side dish for any meal.
Ilovebats
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the rice turns out great every time.
Kanu Isha
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Creative Brain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The spices are just right and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Md tazim Taj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great side dish for any meal.
Iqra Haseeb
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the rice turns out great every time.
Abinash Abinash
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Sohail Ismail Mayo
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The spices are just right and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Abu Lokman
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great side dish for any meal.
Jerrych16 Jerrych16
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the rice turns out great every time.
Devine Ivy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover rice.
Sk Suleman
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your rice. The spices are just right and the rice is cooked to perfection.
Faisal Saeed
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for spiced basmati rice pilaf, but this one is by far the best. The spices are perfectly balanced and the rice is fluffy and flavorful.
Ashok Bhetwal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the rice is always perfect.
SHOBUJ GAMING
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.
Afzal Jee
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The rice is fluffy and flavorful and the spices are just right.
TrisanaMagar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My family loves it and it's so easy to make. I usually add some chopped vegetables to the rice, such as carrots, peas, and corn.
Call me Nancy
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover basmati rice from a takeout order and decided to try this recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious! The spices were perfect and the rice was fluffy and flavorfu