Sides
Indian Basmati Rice
Makes about 6 cups
Indian Basmati Rice
Makes about 6 cups
This rice is as fragrant as it is attractive. Typically served alongside meat or vegetable dishes, there is no reason why this cannot be enjoyed on its own.
Nutritional information per serving (1 cup)Calories 174 (8% from fat) / carb. 37g / pro. 5g / fat 2g / sat. fat 0g / chol. 0mg / sod. 288mg / calc. 9mg / fiber 3g
Ingredients
- 1½cups basmati rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 1½-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and halved
- 2garlic cloves, smashed
- ¾teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼teaspoon ground turmeric
- Pinch cumin seeds
- 2green cardamom pods, slightly smashed
- 1½-inch strip lemon peel
- ½cup peas
- 2cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
Preparation
- Put all of the ingredients, except for the peas and cilantro, dlrectly into the steamer without the tray. Secure lid.
- Select Grains, set timer for 35 minutes and press Start.
- Once timer expires, stir in the peas and then cover again.
Allow to sit for 5 minutes. - Before serving, carefully remove the ginger and lemon peel.
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
