LEMON BASMATI RICE

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This sounds so lovely. From "In Nirmala's Kitchen". Note about black mustard seed from gourmetsleuth.com: If you don't have black mustard seed you can substitute equal quantities of other varieties such as yellow mustard seed (larger and less pungent) OR Brown mustard seeds

Provided by Stacy Goodall

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
1 c basmati rice
1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1/2 tsp whole black mustard seeds
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground tumeric
3-4 curry leaves (or 1 tsp lime zest)
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan bring 5 cups of water to a boil with 2 T of oil or ghee. Add rice to boiling water and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain thoroughly, rinse with hot water and set aside.
  • 2. Heat remaining oil or ghee in a large frying pan. Add the cumin and mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, add the ginger, tumeric, and curry leave or lime zest. Cook for 1 minute stirring grequently. Add the cooked rice, then the lemon juice, and stir well.
  • 3. Season to taste with salt and transfer to a bowl. Let cool completely before serving

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