indian baked rice

4 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Oct 10, 2016

This sounds like a really flavorful rice dish.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 19 ounces basmati rice
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 small fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chicken broth, heated

How To Make indian baked rice

  • Step 1
    Wash rice in 6 or 7 changes of cold water in a large bowl until water is almost clear. Drain in a large sieve 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy ovenproof pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook almonds, stirring frequently, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then add onion to pot and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until pale golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add garlic, jalapeno±o, garam masala, ginger, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Add rice and cook over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, 6 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add broth and simmer briskly, uncovered, until top of rice appears dry, about 8 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Cover pot and bake rice in middle of oven until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove from oven and let stand, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Serve sprinkled with almonds.

Discover More

Category: Rice Sides
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: Indian

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