Spicy Indian Basmati Rice
🌟Main ingredient:Basmati rice
✨secondary ingredients: tomatoes and onions
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Only me
Ingredients
2
cups
basmati
rice
4
cups
water
2
tomatoes,
diced
1
onion,
chopped
2
green
chilies,
chopped
1
tsp
cumin
seeds
1
tsp
turmeric
powder
1
tsp
chili
powder
1
tsp
garam
masala
Salt
to
taste
2
tbsp
vegetable
oil
Coriander
leaves
for
garnish
Cooking steps
Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear.
In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Add chopped onions and green chilies, sauté until onions are translucent.
Add diced tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
Add rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.
Serve with a side of raita (yogurt with cucumber and mint) or naan bread.
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