Masala Rice Recipe

Are you looking for simple way to make Masala Rice? This recipe is perfect for you. Masala Rice is a delicious Indian dish. It is included as a main dish in Indian lunch and dinner menu. It goes well with any Indian Curry. You should try this Masala Rice recipe.
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Summary

Prepration Time10 MinutesCooking Time15 Minutes
Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings4CuisineIndian
CourseMain DishSpecialityHolidays

Ingredients

- 3 cups, soaked for 30 min Basmati Rice
- 4 flakes Garlic
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 2 Cardamom
- 1/2 inch Cinnamon
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 Peppercorns
- 2 medium, finely sliced Onion
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro
- 4 Green Chili
- 6 cups Water
- 4 tbsp Cooking Oil
- to taste Salt

How to make Masala Rice

1. Make a paste of cilantro, green chilies, ginger and garlic. Keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a big saucepan (You can also substitute it with a rice cooker). Add Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Bay Leaf and peppercorns. Fry for a minute.

3. Add the onion and fry till it turns light brown.

4. Add the masala paste from step 1 and fry it till oil leaves the side of the pan.

5. Add rice and mix well. Fry for 5 minutes. Add water and salt. Cook the rice till it gets cooked properly. Serve with raita.

Comments

Sudha Dave says :

Thanks! -Sudha

Posted on: 9 May 2008 - 2:47am

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