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Brown Basmati Rice- Simple Recipes!

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The too much talked about rice types- Basmati rice and Brown rice- are today's buzz among health freaks as well as those who have sensitive taste buds (for delicious dishes!) Basmati rice- the variety of long grain rice, popular for its fragrance and delicate nuanced flavour- has always been a favorite for making sumptuous recipes on special occasions in India and other Asian countries. Brown rice, on the other hand, is appreciated for its nutritional value over other rice varieties. It has all the natural rice nutrition intact due to the minimum processing it goes through. When Basmati rice and brown rice come together in the form of Brown Basmati rice, they are bound to produce really amazing rice dishes! And many of these rice recipes are really easy. So, its worth to know the simple brown rice recipes for the sake of likeness for delicious food! It is also desirable to know the technique of cooking brown rice or the basic brown rice recipe.

How to Cook Brown Rice?

Cooking brown rice is as simple as white rice. Here is how to cook brown rice for two persons in a rice cooker. For cooking more brown rice, increase the amount proportionately according to number of people.

Take 2 cups of brown basmati rice. Rinse and put it in the rice cooker.
Add 3 cups of water. Use the ratio of 1.5 cups water to 1 cup rice.
Put the lid on and set the rice cooker to start cooking brown rice.
Let the rice cook for about half an hour.
After about 30 minutes, give it a quick stir so that it doesn't stick to the bowl.
For added flavor, mix some soy sauce or have it with your main dish as simple brown rice too tastes great!

Simple Brown Basmati Rice Recipes
Now when you know how to cook brown rice in its most simple form, its time to know some brown basmati rice recipe that is simple too but is more delicious! So, learn how to make this recipe- the Indian spicy Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf.

Spicy Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe
Get the following ingredients for making this rice pilaf.

Brown basmati rice- 2 cups
Brown or yellow mustard seeds- 1 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1 1/2 tsp
Coconut or safflower oil- 1 tbsp
Onion (diced)- 3/4 cup
Garlic (minced)- 1 tbsp
cinnamon stick- 1
Whole cloves- 2-3
Fresh ginger (grated)- 1 Tbsp
Salt- as per taste
Turmeric- 1 tsp
Water- 3 1/2 cups
Cauliflower florets (blanched)- 1/2 cauliflower
carrots (shredded)-1/2 cup
Raisins- 1/2 cup
Almonds (roated)- 1/2 cup
Rice wine- 2 tbsp

Now follow the below instructions for making delicious aromatic brown basmati rice pilaf.

Rinse and drain rice.
Heat a large pot (with solid base) on medium with oil in it.
Add the mustard and cumin seeds. As the seeds begin to pop, add onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, cloves and ginger and saute over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
Now add brown basmati rice, salt and turmeric and cook while stirring until the rice is completely coated. Do this for about 1 minute.
Add water, stir, cover and simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
See if the rice is tender. If yes, add the blanched cauliflower, carrots, raisins, almonds and mirin and stir well.
Serve with curd.

You'll sure love this brown basmati rice pilaf as you love your white rice dishes! And what more, its more nutritious than the other as brown rice contains more minerals, vitamins and fiber.

Tags:- Brown Rice Recipe, Cooking Brown Rice

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