Spicy Basil Basmati Rice
🌟Main ingredient:Basmati rice
✨secondary ingredients: basil and onion-powder
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Very spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
1
cup
basmati
rice
2
cups
water
1
cup
fresh
basil
leaves,
chopped
1
tsp
onion
powder
1/2
tsp
black
pepper
1/2
tsp
red
chili
powder
1/2
tsp
turmeric
1/2
tsp
cumin
powder
1/2
tsp
coriander
powder
Salt
to
taste
2
tbsp
oil
Cooking steps
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped basil leaves and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Add the onion powder, black pepper, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Stir well to combine.
Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the spices.
Add the water and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
Serve with a side of plain yogurt or cucumber raita.
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