Basmati rice, Indian style

November 1, 3:18 PMAtlanta Ethnic Foods ExaminerBeth Robinette

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Chicken biryani which uses basmati rice.

Beth Robinette

Basmati rice is a variety of long grain rice grown in India and Pakistan, notable for its fragrance and delicate, subtle flavor. Its name means "the fragrant one" in Sanskrit. The grains of basmati rice are longer than most other types of rice and it tends not to stick together after it is cooked. Basmati rice is available in white and brown.

Basmati rice, Indian style

2 cups basmati rice, washed, soaked for 10 minutes, drain
3 ½ cups water
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
3 Tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
Salt to taste

Heat the oil in a sauce pan and sauté the onions until golden brown. Add cumin seeds and salt. Stir. Add rice and water. When water starts to boil, continue boiling, uncovered until most of the water evaporates. Lower heat, cover pan and let cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat, but keep covered on the burner for another 10 minutes to steam rice.

Serve hot with any curry or lentils.

This recipe is courtesy of Gulshan Singh. Gulshan is originally from India and teaches Indian and Thai cooking, is a personal chef and caterer. Contact her at 404-303-7011 or shan.singh95@gmail.com.