CUMIN RICE

 

Rice is one of our favorites to make on a weekly basis, especially for the kids.  Having a few different recipes for rice is a great way to add variety to your weekly meals.  This recipe is so simple, but full of flavor with just a few whole spices.  Also try this rice with a punch of nutrients with the added spinach, my kids love this. Rice/spinach pilaf

For all South Asian recipes I always use Basmati rice. You can find this type of rice at many American or international grocery stores. I use just a few whole spices for this recipe: cumin, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and black cardamom. Even if you don’t have all the spices on hand that is ok. Just give it a try with what you have on hand. Sometimes I only use cumin for this rice and it comes out great.

RECIPE NOTES

The ratio I use for rice is for 1 cup of rice 1 1/2 cups of water. If you like your rice a little more on the softer side you can use 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice.

I always rinse the rice till the water runs clear. I don’t soak basmati rice. I feel like it tends to break the grains when cooked.

Always check the rice towards the end of the cooking time. The steam will escape and that can prevent the rice from fluffy up.

Use a nonstick pan if you are worried about the rice sticking to the bottom of pan.

This delicious and simple rice will serve great with any curry from the blog.