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Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice Recipe

Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 tsp toasted cumin seed
2 cups water
1 tsp olive oil
3/4 tsp salt
3 -4 green cardamom
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
1 cup basmati rice
1 tsp curry powder or 1/2 tsp turmeric
1/8 cup frozen peas
1 tbsp broken cashews or 1 tbsp peanuts
1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp minced fresh mint
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp garam masala seasoning
1/4 tsp sesame oil
2 -4 whole dried red chilies or 1 seeded diced green chili pepper

Directions:

TOAST 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds over medium heat in a pot you wish to cook your rice in, until seeds become aromatic and lightly pop.
ADD 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 4 whole green cardamom pods or 3/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/8 cup frozen peas (optional). NOTE: ADD the curry powder or turmeric from the CREATIVE ADDITIONS FOR YELLOW RICE; ADD up to 4 of the remaining suggested ingredients now as well, if desired.
RAISE heat to high.
BRING to a boil.
ADD 1 cup basmati rice.
COVER.
BOIL 1 1/2 minutes.
REDUCE heat to lowest setting for 40-45 minutes.
REMOVE cardamom pods and cinnamon stick if desired; FLUFF rice with a fork before serving.
SERVE with your favorite Indian entree and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	105.49 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.54g	4%
Sodium	301.31mg	13%
Potassium	122.24mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.46g	6%
Sugars	1.45g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	2.33g	5%
Vitamin C	33.3mg	55%
Iron	21.4mg	119%
Calcium	18.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.83 Kcal (284 kJ)
Calories from fat	14.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.63g	4%
Sodium	193.73mg	13%
Potassium	78.6mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.51g	6%
Sugars	0.94g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	5%
Protein	1.5g	5%
Vitamin C	21.4mg	55%
Iron	13.8mg	119%
Calcium	11.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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