Garlic Rice India Recipe

Fragrant and flavorful Indian Garlic Rice, ready in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy recipe elevates simple rice into a delicious side dish or light meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it's bursting with the aromatic punch of garlic and a hint of spice. Customize it to your liking with added salt and pepper. Get ready to impress your family with this authentic Indian-inspired rice dish!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 450.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Rice India

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How to Make Garlic Rice India

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of clarified butter in a heavy-bottomed wok or large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 4-6 cloves of minced garlic and 1-2 finely chopped green chilies (adjust to your spice preference). Sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped dry fruits (raisins, cashews, or a mix) and roast for 30 seconds.
  4. Add 2 cups of cooked basmati rice. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
  5. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

45g

Carbs

20g