Simple Cumin Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, sorted and washed in 3 to 4 changes of water
  • 2 3/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or melted ghee)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, soak the rice in the water about 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over med-high heat; add in the cumin seeds and black pepper; they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil.
  3. Quickly add in the rice with the water it was soaking in; mix in the salt and bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Decrease heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan (partially at first, until the foam subsides, then snugly), and cook until the rice is done, 10-15 minutes.
  5. Do not stir the rice while it cooks.
  6. Remove from heat and let the rice rest undisturbed about 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with cilantro, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

291 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.5g 11% DV
Total Fat 26.2g 34% DV
Carbs 13g 5% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9742.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1118.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 141.7mg 100% DV
Calcium 320mg 25% DV
Iron 10.7mg 60% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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