Indian Rice Medley
🌟Main ingredient:Long grain rice
✨secondary ingredients: basmati-rice and black-rice
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
Ingredients
1
cup
long-grain
rice
1/2
cup
basmati
rice
1/4
cup
black
rice
1/4
cup
arborio
rice
2
cups
water
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
cumin
seeds
1/2
tsp
turmeric
powder
1/4
cup
chopped
cilantro
1
tbsp
ghee
1
onion,
chopped
1
clove
garlic,
minced
1
inch
ginger,
grated
1/2
cup
frozen
peas
Cooking steps
Rinse all the rice varieties under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Cook until fragrant.
Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are translucent.
Add all the rice varieties, salt, and turmeric. Stir to coat the rice with the spices.
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in frozen peas and cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Serve the Indian Rice Medley hot with a side of naan bread.
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