Spiced Basmati Rice with Peanuts
Difficulty: Medium
Yield: 6 servings
Ready in: 35.00
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Ingredients
1  cup uncooked basmati rice
2  tablespoons cooking oil
1  teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2  cup chopped onion
1/3  cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1   hot green chile (such as serrano), seeded and finely chopped
1  clove garlic, minced
1  teaspoon garam masala
1/4  teaspoon salt
2  cups vegetable or chicken broth
Preparation
1. Place rice in a fine mesh sieve. Run cool water over the rice for several minutes; drain well.
2. Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan. Add cumin seeds. Cook and stir for 10 seconds. Add onion, peanuts, chile, and garlic. Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add rice, garam masala, and salt. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff rice before serving