DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 cups basmati rice
1 medium onion , finely chopped
6 cloves
6-8 green cardamoms , split (or 6 black)
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons sugar (brown is better)
5 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon marine salt

DIRECTIONS

First soak rice in tepid water min 10 mins (tepid gets rid of any starch quicker. I use a sieve immersed in a pan of water). Rinse through. Leave to drain 10 mins more.
In an enamelled cast iron pan(18 or 20 cm Le [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion , finely chopped, about 1/2 cup
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 cups chicken broth , hot
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves , chopped

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Examine the rice for foreign objects, but do not wash.
Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a heavy casserole until it begins to bubble.
Add the onion and saute until translucent.
Add the rice and stir to [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 cup basmati rice
water
1 tablespoon cooking oil

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan add the uncooked rice.
Add cold water until water level is at least one inch above rice level.
Pour the cooking oil into the water (do not stir.).
Over high heat bring to a rolling boil.
Lower heat to medium.
While watching closely cook uncovered until water is absorbed. This will take approximately 10 minutes [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups long grain basmati rice
4 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided
2 tablespoons salt , divided
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve the saffron threads in 4 tablespoons hot water and set aside to soak.
Wash the basmati rice twice and soak in salted warm water for 2-3 hours.
Drain the water.
Pour enough water into a large pan until pan is half-full. Bring to the boil.
Add the drained rice and 1 [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb butternut squash
2 cups minced onions
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups basmati rice , rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups de-fatted chicken brothor vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Cut squash into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes (you should have 2 1/2 cups).
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium heat, frequently stir onions, ginger, and garlic in butter until [...]