Fragrant Jeweled Rice

4 Servings

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

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This is a simple way to upgrade your steamed rice into a dish that looks and tastes amazing. The golden hue and pop of whole spices in the rice will turn it from this side dish into a star!

Ingredients

2 tsp ghee or oil

1 cup basmati rice (triple rinsed and drained)

1 tsp salt

1 ⅓ – 1 ½ cup hot water (depending on how tender you like your rice)

Instructions

1

Place a small sauce pan or rice pot over medium heat. Add ghee or oil.

2

Add Bengali Panch Phoron. Bloom spices in oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and popping.

3

add the rice and stir to coat

4

Add Moghul Curry and salt. Cook 1 more minute

5

add hot water. Once the water starts to simmer reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.

6

Fluff with a fork and cook a bit longer if not all the water is yet absorbed. Rice will be fragrant and bright yellow.