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Basmati Rice - 1000 Foods to Eat Project

Jun 4, 2019Last Modified: December 7, 2021

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Basmati Rice
Saffron Infused Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is my favorite rice. Highly aromatic, it is a rice that is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas. Anything so exotic gets my vote!

Basmati - The King of Rice

There are thousands of types of rices in the world, so what makes basmati rice so different and special? Here are a few characteristics to consider:

  • Highly aromatic and fragrant (basmati derives from a Sanskrit word which literally translates as "fragrant")
  • Fluffiness!
  • Delicate texture
Basmati Rice

Basmati rice, which has both white and brown varieties, is a staple in Indian, Pakistani, and Persian cuisines. It is served alongside many dishes in these cuisines. Basmati is the foundation for the amazing Indian dish called biryani, a mixed rice dish made with Indian spices and different types of meat or vegetables.

I decided to make basmati infused with saffron. This evening I served it alongside an Indian chicken with spinach and tomatoes dish. It was absolutely divine!

Basmati rice with chicken curry

1,000 Foods to Eat Project

Basmati rice is one of the foods listed in the book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, by Mimi Sheraton. It became #17 in my quest to try each and every one of the foods in the book.

Please follow along with me on this quest to try the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die, from the book by Mimi Sheraton! Join me in this journey and discover new foods, experiences, and cuisines which I hope will add inspiration, fun, and joy to your life! For a list of the foods tried so far visit the 1,000 Foods to Eat Project page.

I hope you will enjoy this basmati rice! Consider serving it with a delicious lamb dish, Keema Do Pyaza, or perhaps Indian Spiced Green Lentils.

If you'd like to follow along and be a part of the 1,000 Foods Project, please sign up to get the latest recipes and inspiration for you to expand your food comfort zone! It's an incredible journey, please join me by signing up here. 🙂

Please like and share this recipe, and I would be grateful for your comments! Thank you!

Basmati Rice

The Perfect Basmati Rice With Saffron

Grace
Highly aromatic, fluffy and with a delicate texture, basmati rice is the king of rices! Try this recipe which produces light and fluffy rice every time!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Resting Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¾ cup water
  • pinch saffron threads
  • 3 tablespoon hot water
  • cilantro for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

  • Heat your stove to medium and add olive oil to a medium sized saucepan. Once the oil is hot, add the rice, and stir for around 3 minutes, being sure to coat each grain of rice with the oil.
    Basmati Rice
  • Add the water, and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn your heat down to the low setting on your stove, cover, and cook for around 25 minutes. Check every so often to make sure the rice is still moist and not sticking to the bottom of the saucepan. After 25 minutes, remove from the heat, and allow to rest (covered) for about 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat up 3 tablespoon of water. Add a pinch of saffron to the water, and allow the saffrons color to infuse the water for around 5-10 minutes. The threads will not dissolve, but you will see a yellow hue to the water.
    Saffron in water
  • After the resting time, pour the saffron infused water along with the saffron threads on top. You can mix this into the rice if you like, and also add cilantro as a garnish (optional).
    Basmati Rice
  • It's now ready to serve!

Notes

Enjoy this highly aromatic and delicious rice with your favorite Indian, Pakistani, or Persian dish!  
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Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

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