Rinse 1 cup of Nusrat Basmati Rice and cook it with 2 cups of water until fully cooked. Fluff the rice and set aside to cool.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, and fry until they splutter.
Add 2-3 slit green chilies, 10-12 curry leaves, and 1/4 cup peanuts or cashews (optional). Fry for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
Garnish with chopped cilantro (optional) and serve hot!
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Matar Pulao
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup green peas (matar)
2 tablespoons ghee or oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1-2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2-3 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 small cinnamon stick
2-3 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Directions
Wash 1 cup basmati rice and soak for 15-20 minutes. Drain.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil/ghee, add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2-3 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 small cinnamon stick, and 2-3 cardamom pods. Fry for 30 seconds.
Add 1 sliced onion and 1-2 slit green chilies. Cook until golden.
Add 1 cup peas, soaked rice, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and stir for 1 minute. Add 2 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 10-12 minutes.
Fluff the rice and garnish with cilantro (optional). Serve hot.
Veg Biryani
Directions
Wash and soak 1 cup basmati rice for 20 minutes, then drain.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil/ghee, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. Fry for a few seconds.
Add 1 sliced onion, 1-2 slit green chilies, 1 cup mixed veggies, and 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
Add rice, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and 2 cups water. Cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Garnish Garnish with fried onions, cilantro, and mint leaves. Serve hot with raita or salad.
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, potatoes, etc.)