Basmati Rice And Mustard-Seed Pilaf

Serves: 6

Camila Dooley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tsps

Mustard Seed

1 cup

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Thinly slice shallots and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden

2

Stir in mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop

3

Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute

4

Add water and salt and bring to a boil

5

Cook pilaf, covered, over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes

6

Fluff rice with a fork

7

Thinly slice shallots and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden

8

Stir in mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop

9

Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute

10

Add water and salt and bring to a boil

11

Cook pilaf, covered, over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes

12

Fluff rice with a fork