Basmati
A Basmati Cookbook Filled with Delicious and Easy Basmati Recipes
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Welcome to The Effortless Chef Series ! Thank you for taking the time to purchase this cookbook.
Come take a journey into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all BookSumo Press cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply.
In this book we focus on Basmati. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the taste of the dishes are quite amazing.
So will you take an adventure in simple cooking? If the answer is yes please consult the table of contents to find the dishes you are most interested in.
Once you are ready, jump right in and start cooking.
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Common Abbreviations
cup(s) | C. |
tablespoon | tbsp |
teaspoon | tsp |
ounce | oz. |
pound | lb. |
*All units used are standard American measurements
Chapter 1: Easy Basmati Recipes
20-Minute Rice Cooker Basmati
Ingredients
- 2 C. basmati rice
- 4 C. water
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 C. frozen peas
- cilantro
Directions
- In the bowl of the rice cooker, add the rice, turmeric and salt and mixed until well combined.
- Add the butter and water and set the rice cooker to cook.
- Stir in the frozen peas and keep aside for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with a garnishing of the cilantro.
Servings per Recipe: 4
Timing Information:
Preparation | 5 mins |
Total Time | 20 mins |
Nutritional Information:
Calories | 501.6 |
Fat | 14.6g |
Cholesterol | 30.5mg |
Sodium | 769.3mg |
Carbohydrates | 81.6g |
Protein | 11.1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Vermicelli Pilaf
Ingredients
- 5 tsp olive oil
- 3/4 C. chopped sweet onion
- 2 C. uncooked basmati rice
- 3/4 C. uncooked vermicelli , broken into pieces
- 3 C. reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 C. chopped parsley
- 1/4 C. chopped green onion
Directions
- Set your oven to 350 degrees F before doing anything else.
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and cook the sweet onion for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the vermicelli and rice and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the broth, salt and black pepper and bring to a boil.
- Immediately, cover the pan and transfer into the oven.
- Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and keep aide, covered for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the green onions and parsley and serve.
Servings per Recipe: 8
Timing Information:
Preparation | 15 mins |
Total Time | 45 mins |
Nutritional Information:
Calories | 204.1 |
Fat | 4.2g |
Cholesterol | 0.0mg |
Sodium | 150.6mg |
Carbohydrates | 37.6g |
Protein | 3.9g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Peppery Pecan Basmati with Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 C. basmati rice
- 2 tsp instant chicken bouillon granules
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 4 oz. cremini mushrooms , sliced
- 4 green onions , sliced
- 1/4 C. red pepper , chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp pecans , toasted and chopped
- 6 lemon slices
Directions
- In a medium pan, heat the oil and saut the garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the rice, bouillon granules and water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the mushrooms, red peppers, green onions, lemon zest, salt and pepper and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pecans and remove from the heat.
- Serve with a garnishing of the lemon slices.
Servings per Recipe: 6
Timing Information:
Preparation | 10 mins |
Total Time | 30 mins |
Nutritional Information:
Calories | 176.4 |
Fat | 5.9g |
Cholesterol | 0.2mg |
Sodium | 486.4mg |
Carbohydrates | 27.8g |
Protein | 3.9g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Milanese Basmati
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. basmati rice , rinsed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 C. sweet onions , chopped
- 2 1/2 C. water
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp parsley , chopped
- 2 tbsp dill , chopped
- 2 tbsp tarragon , chopped
Directions
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and saut the onions for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, salt and water and bring to a boil.