BASMATI RICE WITH BLACK CARDAMOM

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Make and share this Basmati Rice With Black Cardamom recipe from Food.com.

Provided by VivianNP

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 black cardamom pods
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large bay leaf
1/2 cup round onion, chopped
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Split open the cardamom pods and remove the sticky seeds, discarding the pods.
  • Separate the seeds with a sharp knife and crush them with a mortar and pestle or in a coffee grinder.
  • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the cardamom seeds and bay leaf, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped onion and cook, stirring, until onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add basmati rice, cook, stirring, until the grains look milky and opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Add water, salt and pepper and bring to simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, let steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 442.4, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.9

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