If you're a lover of Indian cuisine, then you probably know a popular accompaniment to delicious curry or stir fry is a steaming bowl of Basmati rice. Grown in Asia, Basmati is a variety of long grain rice which gets its name from the Hindi word meaning ‘fragrant’, referring to the aroma for which it is well known. Among its many food products in Malta, Hi Trading Ltd also imports various brands of rice, one of them being Kitchen King from India.
There are many ways to prepare Basmati; the classic Indian method is one of the most popular recipes. Here is a quick and comprehensible guide on how to do it, brought to you by the team at Hi Trading Malta.
Ingredients
2 cups of Kitchen King Basmati rice
A teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 thinly sliced small onion
A stick of cinnamon
2 pods of green cardamom
1 tablespoon of cumin seed
2 and a half cups of water
Method
1. The proper way to cook Basmati is quite lengthy compared to its short grain counterpart – but totally worth it. The key is to soak the rice thoroughly before boiling to make it extra fluffy. Rinse it beforehand to remove any excess starch and place it in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
2. In the pot, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, a stick of cinnamon and 2 pods of cardamom. Add one tablespoon of cumin seed and 2 whole cloves. Stir these spices for about a minute, add a sliced onion and sauté everything together until everything is a rich golden brown. Do this for about 10 minutes.
3. Drain the rice and add it to the mixture. Cook everything together for several minutes, remembering to stir occasionally. Add 2 and half cups of water, along with a teaspoon of salt. Bring the rice and water to the boil whilst stirring, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed.
4. Remove the pot from the heat, take the lid off and let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Serve with an Indian curry of your choice or dal soup.
Hi Trading Ltd is one of the most reliable food importers in Malta. Kitchen King Basmati is one of the best brands for long grain rice, with its high nutritional value and purity in keeping with international quality standards.
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