How to make Masala Rice?

Learn how to make Masala Rice with this simple recipe video.

Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
1-2 tbsp oil
2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onions
2-3 cinnamon sticks (1 inch pieces)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 black peppercorns
1 black cardamom (Moti elaichi)
1 bay leaf (tejpatta)
2 cloves (laung)
salt per taste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
Optional – 1 small green chilli chopped
Cilantro and green onions for garnish

1. Pre-soak rice in water for 20 mins.
2. Heat oil in a pot and fry cumin seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorn, cardamom and cloves.
3. Add onions, salt, turmeric and chilli pwd. Fry for 2 mins.
4. Add rice and stir for 2 mins.
5. Add 2 cups of water and cook on high. When water comes to boil, turn down the heat and continue cooking until done.
6. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

 

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