Parsi Brown Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Soaking Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
289 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Parsi Brown Rice
Description
Parsi Brown Rice features basmati rice enhanced by warming whole spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and black peppercorns. These spices are fried gently in ghee or oil to release their aroma before thinly sliced onions are added and slowly caramelized with sugar, adding a subtle sweetness and depth. The pre-soaked rice is stirred with the caramelized onions and cooked in water until all the liquid is absorbed, creating rice grains that are separate yet tender with a subtle spiced and sweet flavor.
The method involves soaking the basmati rice prior to cooking to improve texture and shorten cooking time. The caramelized onions not only add sweetness but also texture, with some reserved as garnish to enhance presentation and flavor complexity.
This rice pairs well with a variety of Indian or Parsi curries and stews, offering a fragrant base that complements richly spiced main dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 2 to 3 cloves
- 2 to 3 green cardamom
- 2 to 3 black peppercorns
- ½ cup onion or 1 medium-sized onion, thinly sliced
- ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar or ½ to 1 teaspoon raw sugar
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- 1.5 to 2 cups water or as needed
- salt as required
Instructions
- Soak the basmati rice in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes. After 20 to 30 minutes, drain the water from the soaked rice. Set the rice aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a thick bottomed pot. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and black pepper. You can also add 1 tej patta. Fry the whole spices on a low heat till they get fragrant.
- Add the sliced onions. Stir and fry the onions till they get translucent and are softened.
- Now add sugar and stir. Continue frying the onions till they caramelize or get browned.
- The sugar will also caramelize. Keep on stirring in between to ensure even browning.
- When the onions have got browned, quickly remove some onions for garnishing. They will have sweet taste and will be a little sticky due to the caramelization of sugar.
- Add the rice and gently stir. Pour 1.5 to 2 cups water or as required. Add salt and stir.
- Cover tightly and let the rice cook till done and all the water is absorbed.
- Check once or twice when the rice is cooking.
- If the water is all absorbed and the rice is not cooked completely, then add a few tablespoons of hot water.
- Don't stir as you don't want to break the rice grains. Cover and cook the rice for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Serve Parsi Brown Rice garnished with the fried onions with dhansak, patio or dal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 12µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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