Organic Basmati Rice

One-Pot Basmati Rice Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups Basmati Rice (rinsed and soaked for 30 mins)
• 2 tbsp Oil/Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Black Cardamom
• 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
• Sliced Onion (1)
• Ginger-Garlic paste (1 tbsp)
• Chopped Vegetables (your choice, e.g. carrots, peas)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 3.5 cups Water
• Chopped Mint Leaves (optional)

Steps:

• Heat oil/ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon. Let splutter.
• Add onions, cook till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook for a minute.
• Add chopped vegetables, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add soaked rice and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 mins (or until rice is cooked).
• Fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped mint (optional).
• Enjoy!

Basmati Rice Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Basmati Rice (rinsed)
• 2 cups Milk
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder (or 1 pod, split)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (or 1/2 vanilla bean)
• Raisins (optional)

Steps:

• Combine rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, and vanilla in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is creamy and milk thickens.
• (Optional) Stir in raisins during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and enjoy!