Fragrant Jeweled Rice

This aromatic rice preparation is an exquisite blend of long-grain basmati rice infused with a medley of aromatic spices.

Fragrant Jeweled Rice

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!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian & South Asian

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tsp Ghee or Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Bengali Panch Phoron
• 1 cup Basmati Rice (triple rinsed and drained)
• 1 tsp Moghul Curry
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1⅓-1½ cups Hot Water (depending on how tender you like your rice)

Instructions

 

• Place a small sauce pan or rice pot over medium heat. Add ghee or oil.
  2 tsp Ghee or Olive Oil
• Add Bengali Panch Phoron. Bloom spices in oil for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and popping.
  1 tsp Bengali Panch Phoron
• add the rice and stir to coat.
  1 cup Basmati Rice
• Add Moghul Curry and salt. Cook 1 more minute
  1 tsp Moghul Curry, 1 tsp Salt
• Add hot water. Once the water starts to simmer reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.
  1⅓-1½ cups Hot Water
• Fluff with a fork and cook a bit longer if not all the water is yet absorbed. Rice will be fragrant and bright yellow.

Keyword Rice

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