brown rice

Indian Rice

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img_4828Makes

4 servings

Nutrition of Each Serving

  • 62 calories
  • 1g fat
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 75mg sodium
  • 68mg potassium
  • 10g carbohydrate
    • 1g fiber
    • 1g sugar
  • 2g protein

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • medium pan
  • spatula

Steps

Preparation

  • Soak in water overnight and rinse with water until the water runs clear
    • 1 cup brown rice
  • Measure
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon canola oil
    • 1¾ cup water

Cook

  1. Place medium pan on medium heat and add:
    • 1 teaspoon canola oil
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
  2. Stir cumin seeds in canola oil until they are fully browned
  3. Once cumin seeds are fully brown (should be able to smell cumin seeds) remove the pan from the heat and add the following to the pan:
    • 1 cup brown rice
    • 1 cup frozen peas
  4. Place the pan back on medium heat
  5. Once the rice is toasted add:
    • 1¾ cup water
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  6. Cover the pan and bring it to a boil for a few minutes.
  7. Then turn the heat down and let the pan simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Stir the rice ever 5 minutes.