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Aromatic Basmati Rice Rice Cooker Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meals with this fragrant and fluffy Aromatic Basmati Rice, perfectly cooked in your rice cooker! This recipe, adapted from a popular rice cooker cookbook, delivers restaurant-quality basmati rice every time. Even better, it's incredibly versatile – a delightful side for tandoori chicken, curries, or any Indian-inspired dish. The recipe's simple instructions are designed for both 3-cup and 6-cup rice cookers, ensuring perfectly cooked rice every time. Don't forget to let it rest on the 'keep warm' setting for that extra fluffy texture!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 61 mins
Calories 228.2 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
Aromatic Basmati Rice Rice Cooker

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Ingredients for Aromatic Basmati Rice Rice Cooker

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • Salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed)

How to Make Aromatic Basmati Rice Rice Cooker

  1. Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In your rice cooker, combine the rinsed rice, 1 ¾ cups of water, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 green cardamom pods (lightly crushed), 2 cloves, and 1 bay leaf.
  3. Select the cooking setting on your rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions (typically around 20-25 minutes).
  4. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the rice to rest on the 'keep warm' setting for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour) before fluffing with a fork and serving. Discard whole spices before serving.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint (optional).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g

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