Indian-Spiced Basmati Rice
Easy & Delicious
Main Ingredients
Basmati rice
Spices
Water
Salt
Oil
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Prep work
Rinse the basmati rice at least 2 to 3 times. If soaking the rice, do it for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Once the rice is soaked, drain the water completely from the rice and keep it aside.
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Step 1
Heat a thick-bottomed cooking pot or saucepan over medium heat.
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Step 2
Once it is hot, add oil and all the spices one by one.
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Step 3
When these spices start spluttering, add water and salt to the pot. Let the water come to a boil.
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Step 4
Add the drained rice and lemon juice to the boiling water and mix it well.
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Step 5
Cook the rice on medium to high flame until it starts boiling, for around 4 to 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Reduce the flame and let the rice cook on low flame until all the water is absorbed.
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Step 7
Switch off the flame and close the pot with the lid. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork.
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The aromatic and delicious Indian spiced rice is ready to serve!!
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