basmati rice

India, especially Punjab is well known for its aromatic, long-grained basmati rice. A treat for the senses, aged basmati rice is to be gently handled and cooked with care. Use the authentic Terragreens Basmati Rice to make these delicious recipes. Enjoy!!

 

Gatte ke Chawal: This recipe comes straight from the dry regions of Rajasthan. Pair it with thick curd and relish.

 

For the Gatte

1 cup besan

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp jeera

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp coarsely ground coriander seeds

Salt to taste

 

Mix all the ingredients and make dough. Roll out in ½" thick rolls. Heat 4 cups of water in a large pan. Add rolls to boiling water and cook till they begin to float in top for 4-5 minutes. Drain in a sieve. Cool and cut into ½ cm thick rounds.

 

For the Rice

1 cup Rice - Washed and soaked for ½ an hr.

4 cups water

1 cup fried onion

Salt to taste

Heat water with salt in it. Add rice and cook till it's just done. Drain. Cook covered on a slow flame for 2 minutes. Fluff up.

 

For the Bagar:

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp jeera

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp chili powder

1 tbsp Kasuri Methi

 

Heat oil. Add jeera and the spices. Add gatte and coat well. Add Kasuri methi and the rice. Toss until well mixed. Serve with thick curd and papad.

 

Mexican Basmati Rice Salad: Here's a recipe which is a meal in a bowl. A cold rice salad which is apt for hot summers.

 

1 cup basmati rice - cooked & cooled

½ cup rajma - boiled & drained

½ cup corn kernels - boiled & drained

½ green capsicum - chopped fine

½ red capsicum - chopped fine

½ yellow capsicum - chopped fine

1 firm tomato - deseeded & chopped fine

1 onion - chopped fine

1 tbsp olive oil

3-4 garlic cloves - finely chopped

1 tbsp red chili flakes

 

 

 

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India, especially Punjab is well known for its aromatic, long-grained basmati rice. A treat for the senses, aged basmati rice is to be gently handled and cooked with care. Use the authentic Terragreens Basmati Rice to make these delicious recipes. Enjoy!!

 

Gatte ke Chawal: This recipe comes straight from the dry regions of Rajasthan. Pair it with thick curd and relish.

 

For the Gatte

1 cup besan

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp jeera

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp coarsely ground coriander seeds

Salt to taste

 

Mix all the ingredients and make dough. Roll out in ½" thick rolls. Heat 4 cups of water in a large pan. Add rolls to boiling water and cook till they begin to float in top for 4-5 minutes. Drain in a sieve. Cool and cut into ½ cm thick rounds.

 

For the Rice

1 cup Rice - Washed and soaked for ½ an hr.

4 cups water

1 cup fried onion

Salt to taste

Heat water with salt in it. Add rice and cook till it's just done. Drain. Cook covered on a slow flame for 2 minutes. Fluff up.

 

For the Bagar:

2 tbsp oil

½ tsp jeera

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp chili powder

1 tbsp Kasuri Methi

 

Heat oil. Add jeera and the spices. Add gatte and coat well. Add Kasuri methi and the rice. Toss until well mixed. Serve with thick curd and papad.

 

Mexican Basmati Rice Salad: Here's a recipe which is a meal in a bowl. A cold rice salad which is apt for hot summers.

 

1 cup basmati rice - cooked & cooled

½ cup rajma - boiled & drained

½ cup corn kernels - boiled & drained

½ green capsicum - chopped fine

½ red capsicum - chopped fine

½ yellow capsicum - chopped fine

1 firm tomato - deseeded & chopped fine

1 onion - chopped fine

1 tbsp olive oil

3-4 garlic cloves - finely chopped

1 tbsp red chili flakes

 

 

 

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9720198