Made with just a few simple ingredients, this rice dish is bursting with flavor. The cilantro and lime give the rice a fresh taste, while the basmati rice provides...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basmati Rice
An aged, long grained rice grown at the foothills of the Himalayan mountains, Basmati literally translated means "queen of fragrance" or "fragrant one". It has a nutty flavor and aroma, and a creamy yellow color. It's common in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking and comes in both white and brown varieties.
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substitutes:
Substitutes for basmati rice include jasmine (which will be more fragrant), Texmati (which is a hybrid of basmati and long-grain rice), patna (an Indian rice), or wild pecan rice (a nutty rice from Louisiana also called "popcorn rice").
cooking tips:
Basmati should be soaked prior to cooking. Rinse it several times in cold water then let it soak for 30 minutes. This rinses the excess starch off and helps rehydrate the rice. Since it is aged, it is more dehydrated than some other rice types and the soaking will help it get nice and fluffy when cooked.
Copycat Chipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice
Basmati Pullao
This basmati is toasted in oil, studded with juicy raisins and salty cashews, and spiced with cinnamon and cloves. You'll never look at rice the same way again, and you shouldn't.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Basmati Rice With Lemon & Thyme
Basmati rice is a great alternative to regular white rice. It has a lovely nutty aroma to it and cooks up very fluffy.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Basmati Rice With Peas
Subtle spices dress up this rice dish. Goes great with a variety of main dish recipes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Curried Basmati Rice
Made with lemon rind, fresh parsley, water, margarine, onion, garlic, basmati rice, curry powder, salt, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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