Pat loves an easy side dish and is so excited to share this brand new Cumin Infused Basmati Rice recipe with you! This perfect recipe makes fragrant Basmati rice every time in minutes without a rice cooker! The delicate hint of cumin makes for a favorite everyday rice dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of Indian dishes! Pat hopes you enjoy!
Place the rice in a small bowl. Wash the rice by filling the bowl with cold water and rubbing the rice grains with your fingers. Carefully drain the water. Repeat this 3 or 4 times. Pour the rice into a large sieve to drain
Pour the oil into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat
When the oil is heated, add the cumin seeds and let brown, about 10 seconds. Do not let the cumin seeds burn and turn black
Immediately add the rice and stir thoroughly until all the rice is coated with the oil
Add the water and salt. Stir to combine. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat
Stir and reduce the heat to low. Partially cover the saucepan. Simmer undisturbed until the water is completely absorbed
Turn off the heat. Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes on the warm stove
