There are 2 ways of cooking rice both are good, you chose which is best for you. If you want the rice to be restaurant yellow then use some turmeric. Please note that there is a difference in size between a US tea spoon (bigger) and a UK tea spoon (smaller). If you are using US measurements half the amounts for teaspoon.
Method 1 - Traditional (rice fried)
In a pan melt butter or ghee, add cumin, cloves, bayleaf, cinnamon and green cardamom.
When they crackle add the sliced onion and saut until the onion is a little coloured.
Add the washed and drained rice and saut for two minutes taking care that the rice does not break.
Now add the water and salt and cook with a tight lid on top for 20 - 25 minutes on low heat, undisturbed.
Note:
If you want the rice to be yellow colour add - 1 tsp of turmeric to the water when cooking.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (90g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 8 | ||
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Calories: 309 | ||
Calories from Fat: 81 (26%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 9g | 12 % | |
Saturated Fat 4.5g | 22 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 2.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.2g | ||
Cholesterol 16.1mg | 5 % | |
Sodium 180.8mg | 6 % | |
Potassium 222.7mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 52.9g | 16 % | |
Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 16 % | |
Sugars, other 48.8g | ||
Protein 5.6g | 8 % | |
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Calories per serving: 309
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