{"id":809,"date":"2025-03-19T14:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paoprod.com\/blog\/?p=809"},"modified":"2025-03-19T14:34:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:34:57","slug":"indian-inspired-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paoprod.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/19\/indian-inspired-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian-inspired rice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"TweakPost\">\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nI've always liked flavorful and aromatic rices, and Indian-style rice was an early recipe candidate for me once I began to focus more on cooking.  Here is my current recipe, put together by combining and tweaking elements of multiple other Indian rice recipes I've made, and with the end result having actually been approved by at least one Indian acquaintance.  As always, authenticity matters less to me than whether I like the final result.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:2em\">\r\nNote that this recipe makes use of some ingredients that give the end result a more characteristically \"Indian\" or \"ethnic\" taste that will likely be at odds with what many people (based on experiences at local Indian restaurants) are expecting.  If this an issue, omit the ingredients in blue.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Ingredients:<\/span>\r\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:.5em\">\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding:0; border:0px solid red; margin-top:0; margin-bottom:1em\">\r\n<li>1 1\/2 cups basmati rice\r\n<li>2 1\/4 cups water, divided into 1\/2 cup and 1 3\/4 cup portions\r\n<li>1\/2 g Spanish saffron\r\n<li style=\"color:blue\">1\/2 tsp methi seed (fenugreek seed, available in Indian markets)\r\n<li>1 to 1.5 T oil (I use olive)\r\n<li>1 tsp salt\r\n<li>3\/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper\r\n<li>4 green cardamom pods, cracked\r\n<li>8 whole cloves\r\n<li>1\/2 tsp cumin seed\r\n<li>1 cinnamon stick\r\n<li style=\"color:blue\">1\/4 tsp hing (available in Indian markets)\r\n<li>1 T freshly grated ginger\r\n<li>1\/2 tsp turmeric powder\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/0661.jpg\" style=\"margin-top:1em; margin-bottom:4em\" alt=\"\">\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight:bold\">Instructions:<\/span>\r\n<hr style=\"margin-bottom:.5em\">\r\n\r\nHeat 1\/2 cup of water to boiling in a small saucepan. Add in the saffron and fenugreek seed.  Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.\r\n\r\n<figure>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/221100.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/221126.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/0672.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:3em\">\r\nWhile waiting on the saffron broth, peel and grate the ginger and crack the cardamom pods with a spoon. The pods should only be cracked, not completely broken or smashed.\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"text-align:center\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/222030.jpg\" style=\"max-height:600px\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/f001998.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/f007895.jpg\" style=\"max-height:600px\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/0738.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:3em\">\r\nHeat the oil in another saucepan on medium-low heat.  Rinse and drain the rice, then add to the oil, stirring to coat.\r\n\r\n<figure>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/0720.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/223116.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/230144.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/0722.jpg\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice recipe\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:3em\">\r\nAdd the salt, pepper, cracked cardamom pods, cloves, cumin seed, cinnamon, hing, ginger, and the saffron water.  Mix well to combine.  Heat on medium-low for 1-2 minutes, then add in the turmeric and the remaining water.  Stir to combine all ingredients.\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"margin-top:2em\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/231259.jpg\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:3em\">\r\nHeat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook the rice as usual until done, then stir and serve.  Be careful not to overcook or the rice will dry out.\r\n\r\n<figure style=\"text-align:center\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/blog-images\/Indian-Inspired-Rice\/232850.jpg\">\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-top:3em; margin-bottom:4em\">\r\nHope you enjoy!\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-811\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"811\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/paoprod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20250312_232850-dist-persp-crop-square-crop-500-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Indian-inspired rice\" 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Indian-Inspired Rice<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">A saffron infused, Indian spiced rice<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">6<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">190<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Peter Orozco<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-811-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-811-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"811\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">uncooked basmati rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water, divided into 1\/2 cup and 1 3\/4 cup portions<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Spanish saffron<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">methi (fenugreek) seed, available in Indian markets<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">T<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(I use extra virgin olive oil)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">t<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green cardamom pods, cracked but not crushed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">whole cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin seed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon stick<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hing (asafoetida powder, available in Indian markets)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">T<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated giner<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">turmeric powder<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-811-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-811-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"811\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-811-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat 1\/2 cup of water to boiling in a small saucepan.  Add in the saffron and fenugreek seed.  Immediately reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-811-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While waiting on the saffron broth, peel and grate the ginger and crack the cardamom pods with a spoon.  The pods should only be cracked, not completely broken or pulverized.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-811-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat the oil in a medium saucepan on medium-low heat.  Rinse and drain the rice, then add to the oil, stirring to coat.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-811-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the salt, pepper, cracked cardamom pods, cloves, cumin seed, cinnamon stick, hing, ginger, and saffron water.  Mix well to combine.  Heat on medium-low for 1-2 minutes, then add in the turmeric and remaining water.  Stir to combine.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-811-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.  Cook the rice as usual until done, then stir and serve.  Don&#39;t overcook!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-811-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Omit the fenugreek seed and hing for a rice that's more in line with the typical North American palate.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I've always liked flavorful and aromatic rices, and Indian-style rice was an early recipe candidate for me once I began to focus more on cooking. 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