Recipe for cooking fragrant rice
Recipes from India :: Indian Rice, Potato and Grain Side Dishes
8 oz. long grain rice 2 Tbsp. groundnut oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 stick cinnamon 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. green cardamom pods, crushed 2 kaffir lime leaves 2 c. chicken or vegetable stock Wash the rice, then drain in a colander. Heat the oil in a heavy-based deep pan and fry the shallot for about 2 mins. until golden. Add the cinnamon, turmeric and crushed cardamom pods and fry for 2 mins. Add the lime leaves, rice and stock. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to moderate. Simmer for 15 mins., covered with a lid. After 15 mins. lift the lid and check. The grains should be tender with virtually no liquid left. Stir with a fork to fluff up. Serve.
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