Brown Rice

Recipe No: 103

This is a very simple rice dish which has the flavor of Cumin. It’s easy to make but at the same time different from regular white rice with a slight flavor of Caramel and Cumin. This is a recipe from my Mother in Laws kitchen and is perfect for parties.

Ingredients                            Serves 5

• Basmati Rice………….2 Cups
• Water…………………...4 Cups
• Oil…………………….....2 Tablespoons
• Cumin Seeds………....1/2 Teaspoon
• Sugar……………………3 Tablespoons
• Salt……………………...3/4 Teaspoon or as per taste
• Fried Onion……….....1/3 Cup (loosely packed)

Method of Preparation

1. Wash the Rice and soak it in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside till ready to be used.
2. Keep 4 Cups of water to boil while we do the other things.
3. Heat Oil in a pan on medium high heat and add the Cumin Seeds; let it start to sizzle.
4. Add Sugar and let it caramelize into amber colored Caramel.
5. Add the Rice and stir for one minute.
6. Add the boiled Water and Salt; mix well; close the pan and let it cook on minimum heat.
7. When the Water level equals the Rice level spread the fried Onions on top. Close the pan and let it cook till the Rice is done and all the water is absorbed.
8. Once cooked, mix well without breaking the Rice and serve hot.

Notes:

• To fry Onions, slice them and mix with a bit of Corn Starch (Just before frying) and deep fry in hot Oil till light brown. This will attain some more color as it cools.
• If you don't like the taste of Cumin reduce its amount or just avoid it. Either way you will get a dish that taste good but slightly different.

 




Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
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