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Brown Rice (Parsi recipe)

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This dish is traditionally served with Dhansak and Kachumbar salad in most Parsi homes.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 5 black peppercorns
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1" piece of cinnamon
  • 4 1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tbsps vegetable/sunflower/ canola cooking oil

Preparation:

  • Wash and completely drain the rice in a seive.
  • Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan on a medium flame. Add the sugar and allow to caramalise (turn dark brown).
  • Add the whole spices and fry till they release their aroma (or turn slightly darker).
  • Add the rice to this and mix well. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  • Add the hot water and mix again.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce flame to a simmer.
  • Cook this way till the water almost dries up.
  • Now sprinkle about 3-4 tablespoons of water all over the rice, cover and cook till done. To check if rice is cooked, pick up a few grains and squeeze between thumb and index finger. The grains should feel firm but mash fully.
  • Turn off fire, cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with Dhansak and Kachumbar salad.
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