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Indian Rice
From the golden-yellow color to the aroma of toasted cumin seeds, this dish lets you know a delicious meal is on the way!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
201 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add drained rice to the pan, stirring gently for 2 minutes to coat with oil and cumin. Then, add 2 cups water, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
64mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.