Basmati Rice Seasoned With Garam Masala Food

MADHUR'S SPICED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Pick over rice, and place it in a large bowl. Wash rice with several changes of water. Drain.
• Pour 5 cups of fresh water over the rice, and let it soak for 30 minutes. Transfer to a sieve, and let drain for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until onion has lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice, green chile, garlic, Garam Masala, and salt. Stir gently until all the grains have been coated with oil, about 3 minutes. If the rice begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, reduce heat slightly.
• Pour in the stock, and bring the rice to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce heat to low. Cook 25 minutes more; serve.

BASMATI RICE SEASONED WITH GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a medium stove-to-oven pot melt butter over medium heat.
• Add chopped onions, garlic and garam masala and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until onions are softened.
• Add rice and stir until well coated.
• Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover and bake in the oven until the rice is tender and the stock is absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.

VEGETABLE MASALA CURRY WITH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Melt the Butter (4 tablespoon) in the microwave for 30 seconds using heat function on P10 or at 1000W).
• Add the Garam Masala (4 tablespoon) and cover with a heatproof cover. Microwave for 1 minute using heat function on P10 (or at 1000W) until the spices are toasted.
• Add Garlic (4 clove) and Fresh Ginger (1 inch) into the hot masala spice and butter mixture. Microwave for 1 minute using heat function on P10 (or at 1000W) until the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
• Lay out the Frozen Green Beans (3 ounce) and Frozen Carrot (3 ounce) an even layer on a heatproof tray, cover with heatproof plastic wrap and cook for 3 minutes using heat function on P8 (or at 800W).
• Add Cauliflower Florets (6 ounce) to the tray, cover with plastic wrap again, and cook for another 3 minutes using heat function on P8 (or at 800W). Once cooked, drain off all the excess water in the tray.
• Add the White Onion (1/2) into the heatproof tray and then cover with the masala butter mixture and stir to coat the vegetables. Microwave for 15 minutes using the Grill function (or at 1100W) on high heat.
• Empty grilled vegetables and a tin of Canned Chopped Tomatoes (1 can) into a skillet on medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add Basmati Rice (2 cup) and Water (3 1/4 cup) into a heatproof bowl. Cover and cook for 5 minutes using heat function P10 (or at 1000W).
• Continue to cook the rice in the microwave using heat function on P10 (or at 1000W) for 8 minutes and let rest for 2 minutes. Fluff the rice, cover, and set aside.
• Put the Cream (2/3 cup) into the microwave for 30 seconds using heat function on P10 (or at 1000W) to warm slightly. Add to the curry and stir until combined.
• Serve the curry with rice, and top with Greek Yogurt (to taste), Paprika (to taste), and Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Cooking results may vary depending on microwave oven use.

HERBED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups water, the salt, and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to low, stir once, and simmer, covered tightly, for 15 minutes. (I need to pull the pot half off the burner to keep it from boiling over.) Turn off the heat and allow the rice to sit covered for 5 minutes. Add the parsley, dill, scallions, and pepper. Fluff with a fork, and serve warm.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the water and salt, cover and cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Add the scallions and parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.

SPICE-INFUSED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Tie bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and clove in a small piece of cheesecloth. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine rice and 2 cups water. Add herb sachet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until water has been absorbed and rice has cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove sachet, check seasoning, and serve immediately.

FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• 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!

INDIAN STYLE BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. Cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. Saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. Add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.