Cumin-Scented Basmati Rice Pilaf
Cumin-Scented Basmati Rice Pilaf might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. Watching your figure? This gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 200 calories, 4g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. For 45 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of water, onion, cumin seeds, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a not so super spoonacular score of 16%. Try Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas, Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas, and Basmati Rice Pilaf with Apricots for similar recipes.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish, antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre
- Health Rating: 0.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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butter | 1.521 | Tbsps | None |
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onion | 1.0 | small | None |
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cumin seeds | 0.35 | teaspoons | None |
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basmati rice | 277.5 | grams | None |
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salt | 0.333 | teaspoons | None |
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water | 532.323 | milliliters | None |
butter
Qty: 1.521
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric: small
Price: None
cumin seeds
Qty: 0.35
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
basmati rice
Qty: 277.5
Metric: grams
Price: None
salt
Qty: 0.333
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
water
Qty: 532.323
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Ingredients:
- butter
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 2: Add onion and cook, stirring often until onion becomes translucent, 3-4 minutes.
Ingredients:
- onion
Step 3: Add cumin seeds and cook a minute more.
Ingredients:
- cumin seeds
Step 4: Add rice. Cook and stir until rice becomes fragrant and is well coated with the butter.
Ingredients:
- butter
- rice
Step 5: Add salt and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15-17 minutes.
Ingredients:
- water
- salt
Step 6: Remove from heat and let sit, uncovered for 10 minutes, to let the steam escape. Gently fluff with a fork and serve.
Step 7: **brown rice variation: Follow the instructions for the white rice version, substituting an equal amount of brown basmati rice for the white (I find you don't really need to rinse brown rice). Increase the water to 3c. and increase the cook time to 40-50 minutes.
Ingredients:
- basmati rice
- brown rice
- white rice
- water
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200.25 kcal | 10.01% |
| Fat | 3.27 g | 5.04% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.92 g | 11.98% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.22 g | 12.74% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 37.39 g | 13.6% |
| Sugar | 0.56 g | 0.62% |
| Cholesterol | 7.63 mg | 2.54% |
| Sodium | 395.77 mg | 17.21% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 3.52 g | 7.04% |
| Manganese | 0.53 mg | 26.55% |
| Selenium | 7.1 µg | 10.14% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 6.22% |
| Phosphorus | 59.17 mg | 5.92% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.49 mg | 4.87% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 4.57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.77 mg | 3.86% |
| Magnesium | 14.98 mg | 3.74% |
| Zinc | 0.55 mg | 3.69% |
| Iron | 0.63 mg | 3.5% |
| Fiber | 0.84 g | 3.35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg | 2.67% |
| Calcium | 22.65 mg | 2.26% |
| Potassium | 77.41 mg | 2.21% |
| Vitamin A | 93.39 IU | 1.87% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03 mg | 1.66% |
| Folate | 6.06 µg | 1.51% |
| Vitamin C | 0.89 mg | 1.08% |
