Basmati Rice With Onion And Ginger Food

BASMATI RICE WITH ONION AND GINGER

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add garlic cloves and ginger; cook 2 minutes.
• Add basmati rice, stirring to coat. Add water and coarse salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until rice is tender, 17 to 20 minutes (add a little more water if pan becomes dry).

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.

LEMON GINGER BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large pot and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and add 4 1/2 cups water to the pot. Sprinkle with the salt and add the butter, ginger and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without removing the lid.
• Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and keep warm until ready to serve. For drier rice, leave the lid off after fluffing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro before serving.

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.

BASMATI RICE WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place rice in a fine strainer, and rinse with cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, coconut milk, chicken broth and salt. Cover, and place over medium-high heat. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in scallions and ginger. Add a little more coconut milk if rice is too dry. Season to taste with salt. Serve.

LEMON BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice, ginger, and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

BASMATI RICE WITH SWEET ONIONS AND SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice, 2 1/2 cups water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Season with pepper and more salt, if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve.

BASMATI RICE WITH PORCINI MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Soak dried mushrooms in 1 3/4 cup of hot tap water. Remove mushrooms from water after 20 minutes(reserve liquid) and slice mushrooms.
• Add butter to saucepan over medium heat, once butter has melted add onions, mushrooms and salt and cook until onions are translucent. Add the rice and toss until all of the grains are coated with the butter. Add the reserved mushroom water, 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 parsley and fluff with a fork.

BASMATI RICE WITH FIGS, MUSTARD SEEDS AND GINGER

Steps:

• Melt butter in a heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, onion, ginger, and jalapeno. Cook until onion softens, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add rice and stir. Add salt, figs, and 3-1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered, and allow to steam another 10 minutes.

BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-low heat. Add onions and carrots; cook 10 to 12 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 2 min. Stir in rice.
• Add broth and red pepper; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 18 to 20 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 min.
• Sprinkle with nuts and parsley just before serving.