Edit. I made it, and I don't know what the author was smoking when they wrote this, but brown Basmati takes more like 45 minutes to cook! So yeah, add 20 minutes to the stated cook time!
Making this tonight!
Savory Brown Basmati Rice Pilaf - A Fragrant Middle Eastern Delight Recipe
By Emily Torres, April 22, 2025
"Ingredients:
1 cup (190g) brown basmati rice
2 cups (480ml) vegetable or chicken broth
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (5g) ground cumin
½ teaspoon (2.5g) ground coriander
¼ teaspoon (1.25g) ground cardamom
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Rinse and soak the brown basmati rice in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Stir in vegetables (carrot and bell pepper) and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add spices (cumin, coriander, cardamom) and toast for 1 minute.
Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
Add the soaked rice, stirring to combine.
Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs."
Source:
https://hellorecipes.net/recipes/savory-brown-basmati-rice-pilaf-a-fragrant-middl/
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