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Cardamom & Cumin Infused Basmati Rice

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Delicate basmati is infused with cardamom and cumin seeds to create this flavorful and aromatic rice.

  • Serves: 4
  • Active Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Comments: 2
  • Views: 7063
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Step 1: Soaking the Rice (optional)

Soaking the Rice (optional)

Rinse the rice under cold water to remove any surface starch, if desired. Soak the rice in about twice the amount of water for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 1 cup basmati rice

Step 2: Cooking the Rice

Cooking the Rice

Place the rice, salt, spices and liquid into a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Once the liquid comes to a boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid and turn the heat down to the lowest setting. Let cook for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 to 2 tsp whole cardamom pods
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups water or white chicken stock

Step 3: Resting & Serving the Rice

Resting & Serving the Rice

Once done, remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 10 to 30 minutes. Gently fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

Note: You may want to remove the cardamom seeds after cooking as they are very strong if you happen to bite into one.

This rice can also be cooked using the oven method or the rice cooker method.

Linda D

soaking water

Do you count the soaking water as part of the cooking water? Or drain after soaking and add 2 cups water?

LD

Dawn T
Rouxbe Staff

Re: Soaking Water

Good question, in fact, we did a whole topic on this in one of the rice lessons.

Here is the link to the specific topic called Rinsing and Soaking Rice Cheers!

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