Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup rice

2 tablespoons ghee (or butter)

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 ¾ cups water

Methods:

In saucepan heat ghee and then add rice. Stir rice on medium heat for 1 minute. Add water and spices and bring to a boil. Cover and put on low heat to simmer for 18 minutes.

Serve hot.

Serves 4

Cashew Rice with Peas

Cashew Rice with Peas

Basmati rice is a traditional Indian rice. It is imported from the East and may be purchased at all Indian grocery stores and most health food stores. White rice or brown rice may be used, but basmati rice is extra special in that it is nutritious and has a very good flavor.

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

½ cup roasted cashew pieces

½ cup peas

2 tablespoons ghee

pinch of turmeric

pinch of hing

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¾ cups water

Methods:

Wash rice.

In a 1-quart pan put 2 tablespoons ghee, hing, and rice. Stir over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add water, turmeric, and salt. Add peas. Bring to a full boil, then cover and cook on very low heat for 18

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