Basmati Rice With Turmeric And Mushrooms Food

BASMATI RICE WITH TURMERIC AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water very well.
• Place the rice in a large bowl covered with cold water and let it soak for 30 minutes (changing the water after 15 minutes) before proceeding with the recipe.
• Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in onion, garlic and tumeric powder; saute until JUST beginning to brown (about 2 minutes).
• Add in rice, broth, mushrooms, salt and pepper (if using); bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer until the rice is tender (about 18-20 minutes).
• **NOTE** this rice can also be cooked, covered with a tight-fitting oven proof lid in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, or until rice is desired tenderness.

BASMATI COCONUT RICE WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Melt 1 oz of butter in a medium sized pan and fry the rice and cumin seeds till the rice is translucent.
• To the rice add the coconut, stock cube and lemon rind, and water. Bring to the boil, stir rice ONCE, reduce heat cover the pan and cook for 12 minutes turn heat off and leave to stand.
• While the rice is cooking :-.
• Melt the other oz butter in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms and zucchini till just soft. Add to the rice and serve.