The World Vegetarian Cookbook/1999

Cardamom Rice

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 5-10 minutes 20-25 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups basmati rice 4 tbsps ghee or unsalted butter 6 green cardamoms, split open on the top
1 tsp black cumin seeds or caraway seeds 1 tsp salt or to taste 2-1/4 cups water



1 Wash the rice, soak in cold water for 1/2 to 1 hour and drain thoroughly.
2 Melt the ghee or butter over low heat and fry the cardamom and caraway seeds for 1 minute.
3 Add the rice, stir and fry over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Adjust heat to low, stir and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
4 Add salt and water and mix well. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and simmer for 12 minutes, without lifting the lid.
5 Remove from heat and leave the pot undisturbed for 6 to 8 minutes before serving.

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