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Bagara Rice

Bagara rice. The right amount of spice without the fuss. Turn ordinary basmati rice into something extraordinary. Serve this easy to make bagara rice on it's own, with curries, and more!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter / ghee
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 2 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 star anise
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 1 nutmeg
  • 4 cloves
  • 2.5cm (1 inch) cinnamon
  • 1 large chilli deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) finely chopped
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes, then drained
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes. Once soaked, drain the water.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat add the butter. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the onion become slightly brown.
  3. Add the bay leaves, cumin seeds, star anise, cardamom pods, black cardamom, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and chilli. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the mint and coriander. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Place the rice in the saucepan and gently mix through the spices. Fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the water and salt and mix well. Bring to the boil. Taste the liquid for flavour. If you find it lacking in salt, add a pinch more and mix it through.
  7. When the liquid has reached a boil, place on low heat and gently stir. Allow the rice to simmer for 25 minutes with a lid on.
  8. Remove the rice from heat and allow rice to rest with lid on for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, black cardamom, bay leaves, and star anise.
  10. Fluff the rice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serve Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 54mg (2%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4serves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serve
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.